How far is Derry, NH from Brentwood, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Brentwood, NH is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.58 mi
00h 39m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.29 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 11, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, Apr 11, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-11T20:29
Arrive Brentwood
Sat, Apr 11, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chester
NH

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Derry
8.8 mi
00h 19m
To Brentwood
8.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    54 m · 6 sec · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Raymond Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Raymond Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fremont Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Fremont Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Chester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Danville Road

    725 ft · 16 sec · Danville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Red Brook Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Brook Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brentwood Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Brentwood Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Crawley Falls Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawley Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Road
4.52 mi · 26%
Fremont Road
3.76 mi · 21%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 13%
South Road
1.49 mi · 8%
Raymond Road
1.36 mi · 8%
West Broadway
1.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fremont Road

Turn right onto Fremont Road

3.76 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 19m from Derry
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Derry and 8.8 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.41 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Brentwood

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,612
Coordinates42.9787000, -71.0728400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Brentwood (-71.07284, 42.9787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $6.00 $3.72 $7.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Brentwood. The current time is 20:29:01.

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.