How far is Derry, NH from Hanover, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Hanover, NH is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.21 mi
01h 49m
Flight
74.6 mi
120.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.6 mi
Kilometers
120.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.21 mi
Kilometers
138.74 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, May 2, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-05-02T16:30
Arrive Hanover
Sat, May 2, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Warner
NH

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Derry
43.1 mi
00h 54m
To Hanover
43.1 mi
00h 54m

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
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1063 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Wheelock Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Wheelock Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 66%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 9%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 7%
Hanover Street
2.95 mi · 3%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner
00h 54m from Derry
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Derry and 43.1 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Warner

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

43 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 74.6 mi (120.05 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Hanover

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,555
Coordinates43.7022900, -72.2895400
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 Hanover. The current time is 16:30:37.

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.