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

The driving distance from Derry, NH to New Ipswich, NH is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
44.34 mi
01h 11m
Flight
28.24 mi
45.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.34 mi
Kilometers
71.36 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ipswich
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive New Ipswich
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Amherst
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Derry
22.1 mi
00h 35m
To New Ipswich
22.2 mi
00h 35m

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
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Greenville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    124 m · 21 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

    1430 ft · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1718 ft · 34 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 44%
Greenville Road
4.93 mi · 11%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 7%
Gibbons Highway
2.68 mi · 6%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 35m from Derry
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Chance Rain Showers near New Ipswich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Derry and 22.2 miles from New Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Chance Rain Showers near New Ipswich.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

40 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

45 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.44 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 Ipswich. The current time is 00:45:23.

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.