How far is Derry, NH from North Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to North Hampton, NH is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
32.86 mi
00h 54m
Flight
25.96 mi
41.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.96 mi
Kilometers
41.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.86 mi
Kilometers
52.88 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Derry
16.4 mi
00h 27m
To North Hampton
16.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
North Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry and North Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    54 m · 6 sec · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Freetown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freetown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East

    2893 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hampton Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Post Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach

    1018 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
15 mi · 46%
Chester Road
5.74 mi · 17%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 13%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 7%
West Broadway
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 27m from Derry
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Derry and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry to North Hampton?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Derry and 16.5 miles from North Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Derry and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and North Hampton. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
North Hampton

#2 North Hampton

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,485
Coordinates42.9725900, -70.8297800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: North Hampton (-70.82978, 42.97259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and North Hampton. The current time is 00:29:24.

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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.