How far is Derry, NH from Littleton, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Littleton, NH is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
112.63 mi
02h 12m
Flight
100.95 mi
162.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.95 mi
Kilometers
162.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.63 mi
Kilometers
181.26 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littleton
Sun, May 3, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sun, May 3, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-05-02T22:18
Arrive Littleton
Sun, May 3, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
New Hampton
NH

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

From Derry
56.3 mi
01h 06m
To Littleton
56.3 mi
01h 06m

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

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield

    1239 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cottage Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cottage Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
75.8 mi · 67%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 9%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 7%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 5%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 06m from Derry
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Littleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Derry and 56.3 miles from Littleton.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.66 one way or $31.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Littleton.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Littleton. Straight-line distance: 100.95 mi (162.47 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Littleton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population5,902
Coordinates44.3061700, -71.7700900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Littleton (-71.77009, 44.30617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.04 L · about $15.66
Round trip
$31.32
7.94 gal · 30.08 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.66 $31.32
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.69 $35.39
Premium $4.86 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $6.00 $23.81 $47.62

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Littleton. The current time is 22:18:05.

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.