How far is Derry, NH from Marlborough, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Marlborough, NH is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Marlborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Marlborough.
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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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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Main Street
9 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Terrace Street
84 m · 19 sec · Terrace Street
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Turn left onto Granite Street
44 m · 6 sec · Granite Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granite Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Marlborough.
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 West
Continue straight
17.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near Marlborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Marlborough?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Derry and 30.4 miles from Marlborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 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 near Marlborough.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Marlborough. Straight-line distance: 44.6 mi (71.78 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marlborough
Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 42.9042500, -72.2078600 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlborough (-72.20786, 42.90425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
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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