How far is Derry, NH from Canterbury, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Canterbury, NH is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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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.
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.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Canterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Canterbury.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Canterbury
1121 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Road
3275 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Turn straight onto Carter Hill Road
3043 ft · 1 min · Carter Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Road
156 m · 12 sec · Northwest Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Canterbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Derry and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Canterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Canterbury?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 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?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Derry and 19.8 miles from Canterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Derry and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Canterbury.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Canterbury. Straight-line distance: 33.74 mi (54.3 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canterbury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 43.3370200, -71.5653500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canterbury (-71.56535, 43.33702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
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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