How far is Derry, NH from Plaice Cove, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Plaice Cove, NH is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Plaice Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Plaice Cove.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
54 m · 6 sec · Chester Road
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Exit the rotary onto Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Freetown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Freetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Landing Road
2045 ft · 56 sec · Landing Road
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Continue on Landing Road
40 m · 4 sec · Landing Road
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Turn straight onto Winnacunnet Road
897 ft · 18 sec · Winnacunnet Road
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Turn left onto Locke Road
3001 ft · 1 min · Locke Road
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Continue on Little River Road
2304 ft · 1 min · Little River Road
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Continue on Woodland Road
1709 ft · 47 sec · Woodland Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Shore Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Shore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Plaice Cove.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Derry and Light Rain near Plaice Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Plaice Cove?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 18.5 miles from Derry and 18.6 miles from Plaice Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Derry and Light Rain near Plaice Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Plaice Cove. Straight-line distance: 27.64 mi (44.48 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plaice Cove
Plaice Cove is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9470300, -70.7886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaice Cove (-70.78866, 42.94703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.11 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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