How far is Derry, NH from Ossipee, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Ossipee, NH is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
70.32 mi
01h 51m
Flight
56.6 mi
91.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.6 mi
Kilometers
91.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.32 mi
Kilometers
113.17 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ossipee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Ossipee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Barrington
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Derry
35.2 mi
00h 55m
To Ossipee
35.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    15.6 mi · 23 min · White Mountain Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Granite Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    24 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 25%
White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 22%
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 20%
Chester Road
5.74 mi · 8%
NH 101 East
4.62 mi · 7%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Continue on White Mountain Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 55m from Derry
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ossipee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Derry and 35.2 miles from Ossipee.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ossipee.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

13 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

26 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Ossipee. Straight-line distance: 56.6 mi (91.09 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Ossipee

Town of the United States

Population4,383
Coordinates43.6853600, -71.1167300
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Ossipee (-71.11673, 43.68536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Ossipee. The current time is 08:04:18.

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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.