How far is Derry, NH from Boscawen, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Boscawen, NH is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.52 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Boscawen
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · King Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto The Acre

    34 m · 5 sec · The Acre

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Acre

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 27%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 20%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 17%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 15%
King Street
2.84 mi · 8%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 25m from Derry
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Boscawen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 18.8 miles from Derry and 18.8 miles from Boscawen.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Boscawen.

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.
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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 Boscawen. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.87 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Boscawen

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,097
Coordinates43.3150800, -71.6209100
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Boscawen (-71.62091, 43.31508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Boscawen. The current time is 09:17:09.

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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.