How far is Derry, NH from Francestown, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Francestown, NH is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
34.64 mi
01h 01m
Flight
25.64 mi
41.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francestown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Francestown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Derry
17.3 mi
00h 30m
To Francestown
17.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street

    1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 17%
River Road
4.71 mi · 14%
New Boston Road
4.52 mi · 13%
Francestown Road
3.96 mi · 11%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

4.71 mi · 00h 09m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 30m from Derry
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Derry and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Derry and 17.3 miles from Francestown.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Derry and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Francestown. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.26 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Francestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,580
Coordinates42.9875800, -71.8125800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Francestown (-71.81258, 42.98758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Francestown. The current time is 02:40:45.

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.