How far is Derry, NH from Charlestown, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
91.29 mi
02h 03m
Flight
60.66 mi
97.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.66 mi
Kilometers
97.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.29 mi
Kilometers
146.92 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, May 2, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-05-02T09:44
Arrive Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warner
NH

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

From Derry
45.6 mi
01h 01m
To Charlestown
45.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square

    18 m · 6 sec · Opera House Square

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Claremont Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 39%
NH 11 West
10.8 mi · 12%
Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 8%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 8%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner
01h 01m from Derry
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Derry and 45.7 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.70 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warner

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

43 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.63 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $12.70
Round trip
$25.41
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.70 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.86 $15.64 $31.29
Diesel $6.00 $19.31 $38.62

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Charlestown. The current time is 09:44:29.

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.