How far is Derry, NH from Hancock, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Hancock, NH is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Hancock.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway
3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Nashua Road
1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
1729 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Continue on South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street
1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto High Street
63 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bennington Road
3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road
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Turn right onto Antrim Road
53 m · 12 sec · Antrim Road
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Turn left onto Cross Street
143 m · 9 sec · Cross Street
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Turn straight onto Pierce Hill Road
97 m · 9 sec · Pierce Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Road
788 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 202
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202
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Turn right onto Bennington Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
41 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Hancock.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Hancock?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Goffstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Derry and 23.1 miles from Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Derry and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.
Stop Ideas Near Goffstown
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 Goffstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 33.62 mi (54.11 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hancock
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 42.9728600, -71.9798000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hancock (-71.9798, 42.97286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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