How far is Derry, NH from New Boston, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to New Boston, NH is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.83 mi
00h 46m
Flight
19.69 mi
31.69 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Derry.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.69 mi
Kilometers
31.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.83 mi
Kilometers
41.57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-16T00:44
Arrive New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Derry
12.9 mi
00h 23m
To New Boston
12.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry and New Boston.

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    5.7 mi · 13 min · New Boston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chestnut Hill Road

    2262 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bedford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bedford Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Bedford Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    2034 ft · 1 min · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Coach Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Old Coach Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Coach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Boston Road
5.68 mi · 22%
Bedford Road
5.15 mi · 20%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 13%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 12%
NH 101 West
2.91 mi · 11%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

New Boston Road

Turn left onto New Boston Road

5.68 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 23m from Derry
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry to New Boston?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Derry and 12.9 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 19.69 mi (31.69 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population5,941
Coordinates42.9761900, -71.6939600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: New Boston (-71.69396, 42.97619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and New Boston. The current time is 00:44:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.