How far is Derry, NH from Barnstead, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Barnstead, NH is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.38 mi
01h 02m
Flight
31.37 mi
50.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.37 mi
Kilometers
50.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.99 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnstead
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Tue, Apr 14, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-14T20:57
Arrive Barnstead
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Derry
20.2 mi
00h 31m
To Barnstead
20.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Barnstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Barnstead.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Nashua Road

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

    1729 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  21. 21

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Suncook Valley Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Parade Road

    2505 ft · 1 min · Parade Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Parade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Barnstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 18%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 18%
Suncook Valley Road
6.13 mi · 15%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 14%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 8%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

7.09 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 31m from Derry
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Partly Sunny near Barnstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry to Barnstead?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Derry and 20.2 miles from Barnstead.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Partly Sunny near Barnstead.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hooksett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Barnstead. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.49 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Barnstead

#2 Barnstead

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,777
Coordinates43.3339700, -71.2928400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Barnstead (-71.29284, 43.33397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Barnstead. The current time is 20:57:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.