How far is Derry, NH from Newport, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Newport, NH is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
70.84 mi
01h 35m
Flight
54.25 mi
87.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.25 mi
Kilometers
87.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, Apr 29, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Wed, Apr 29, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-29T09:43
Arrive Newport
Wed, Apr 29, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Derry
35.4 mi
00h 47m
To Newport
35.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street

    27 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 50%
NH 11 West
11.1 mi · 16%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 8%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 47m from Derry
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Partly Cloudy near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Derry and 35.4 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry and Partly Cloudy near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Newport. Straight-line distance: 54.25 mi (87.3 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Newport

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population6,379
Coordinates43.3653500, -72.1734200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Newport (-72.17342, 43.36535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Newport. The current time is 09:43:52.

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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.