How far is Derry, NH from Brookline, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Brookline, NH is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Brookline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Brookline.
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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
5.3 mi · 10 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on Derry Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Derry Street
1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
955 ft · 27 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Ash Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Proctor Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road
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Continue on Pepperell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Milford Road
1373 ft · 50 sec · Old Milford Road
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Turn right onto Steam Mill Hill Road
20 m · 8 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Brookline.
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.
Nashua Road
Continue on Nashua Road
5.3 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Brookline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Brookline?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Derry and 12.2 miles from Brookline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Brookline.
Stop Ideas Near Nashua
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 Nashua.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.49 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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