How far is Derry, NH from Bennington, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Bennington, NH is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
41.84 mi
01h 15m
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
41.84 mi
Kilometers
67.33 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Goffstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Derry
20.9 mi
00h 37m
To Bennington
20.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street

    1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Antrim Road

    131 m · 12 sec · Antrim Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Antrim Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Francestown Road
7.06 mi · 17%
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 14%
River Road
4.71 mi · 11%
New Boston Road
4.53 mi · 11%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

4.71 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goffstown
00h 37m from Derry
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Goffstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Derry and 20.9 miles from Bennington.

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 10.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Goffstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goffstown, 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 Goffstown.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Bennington. 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
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates43.0031400, -71.9245200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Bennington (-71.92452, 43.00314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Bennington. The current time is 01:02:34.

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.