How far is Derry, NH from Center Harbor, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Center Harbor, NH is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.53 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.68 mi
92.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.68 mi
Kilometers
92.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.73 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-18T18:19
Arrive Center Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Derry
36.3 mi
00h 47m
To Center Harbor
36.3 mi
00h 47m

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
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Center Harbor.

  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 left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Whittier Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bean Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Bean Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bean Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 41%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 14%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 8%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 5%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 47m from Derry
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Center Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry to Center Harbor?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Derry and 36.3 miles from Center Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Center Harbor. Straight-line distance: 57.68 mi (92.83 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Center Harbor

#2 Center Harbor

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,097
Coordinates43.7098000, -71.4603500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Center Harbor (-71.46035, 43.7098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 Center Harbor. The current time is 18:19:46.

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.