How far is Derry, NH from Conway, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Conway, NH is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.45 mi
02h 30m
Flight
76.62 mi
123.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.62 mi
Kilometers
123.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.48 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 2, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, May 2, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-05-02T15:21
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 2, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Derry
51.7 mi
01h 15m
To Conway
51.8 mi
01h 15m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  23. 23

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chocorua Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Chocorua Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Page Hill Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Chocorua Mtn Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 29%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 10%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 7%
White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 6%
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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
01h 15m from Derry
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Derry and 51.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 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 Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Conway. Straight-line distance: 76.62 mi (123.3 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Conway

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,340
Coordinates43.9792400, -71.1203500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Conway (-71.12035, 43.97924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.40
Round trip
$28.80
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.40 $28.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.86 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $6.00 $21.89 $43.78

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 Conway. The current time is 15:21:38.

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.