How far is Derry, NH from Hampton Beach, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Hampton Beach, NH is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Hampton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Hampton Beach.
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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
20.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Brown Avenue
2541 ft · 1 min · Brown Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ashworth Avenue
1029 ft · 41 sec · Ashworth Avenue
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Turn left onto I Street
159 m · 28 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
70 m · 12 sec · Ocean Boulevard
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Turn left onto H Street
46 m · 12 sec · H Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Hampton Beach.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Light Rain leaving Derry and Light Rain near Hampton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Hampton Beach?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Derry and 18.1 miles from Hampton Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Derry and Light Rain near Hampton Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
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 Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Hampton Beach. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.08 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9073100, -70.8120000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton Beach (-70.812, 42.90731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.14 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
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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