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

The driving distance from Derry, NH to New Durham, NH is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
54.59 mi
01h 25m
Flight
39.21 mi
63.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.21 mi
Kilometers
63.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Durham
Sat, May 30, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, May 30, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-05-30T10:11
Arrive New Durham
Sat, May 30, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Derry
27.3 mi
00h 42m
To New Durham
27.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  21. 21

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto Depot Road

    1787 ft · 49 sec · Depot Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1801 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Smittys Way

    122 m · 18 sec · Smittys Way

  34. 34

    Turn right

    73 m · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
20 mi · 37%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 14%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 13%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 6%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 42m from Derry
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Derry and Light Rain near New Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Derry and 27.3 miles from New Durham.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Derry and Light Rain near New Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and New Durham. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.1 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 New Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,728
Coordinates43.4367500, -71.1722900
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: New Durham (-71.17229, 43.43675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and New Durham. The current time is 10:11:26.

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.