How far is Derry, NH from Bow, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Bow, NH is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Bow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Bow.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway
3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Nashua Road
1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
1729 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1390 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Bow
1070 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Street
978 ft · 28 sec · South Street
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Continue on Logging Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road
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Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road
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Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
68 m · 17 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
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Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
51 m · 5 sec · White Rock Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Rock Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Bow.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near Bow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Bow?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Derry and 14.2 miles from Bow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Derry and Mostly Sunny near Bow.
Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hooksett.
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Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Bow. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.27 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bow
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,063 |
| Coordinates | 43.1320300, -71.5492400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bow (-71.54924, 43.13203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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