How far is Derry, NH from Candia, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Candia, NH is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
20.4 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.86 mi
22.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.86 mi
Kilometers
22.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.4 mi
Kilometers
32.83 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Derry
10.2 mi
00h 14m
To Candia
10.2 mi
00h 14m

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
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
6.28 mi · 31%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 28%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 11%
Old Candia Road
1.47 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.02 mi · 5%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

6.28 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 14m from Derry
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Derry and 10.2 miles from Candia.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Candia. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.31 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Candia

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 Candia. The current time is 04:57:47.

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.