How far is Derry, NH from Effingham, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Effingham, NH is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
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 Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Effingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Effingham.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
54 m · 6 sec · Chester Road
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Exit the rotary onto Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Freetown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Freetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Gonic Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North
3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Wakefield Road
3088 ft · 2 min · Wakefield Road
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Turn sharp left onto Province Lake Road
15.9 mi · 30 min · Province Lake Road
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Turn right onto Plantation Road
18 m · 3 sec · Plantation Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Effingham.
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.
Province Lake Road
Turn sharp left onto Province Lake Road
15.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Effingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Effingham?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Derry and 38.4 miles from Effingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Effingham.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Effingham. Straight-line distance: 63.07 mi (101.5 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Effingham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.7611900, -70.9964500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Effingham (-70.99645, 43.76119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
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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