How far is Derry, NH from South Hooksett, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to South Hooksett, NH is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.2 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Hooksett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-23T06:25
Arrive South Hooksett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Derry
6.9 mi
00h 10m
To South Hooksett
6.9 mi
00h 10m

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
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 South Hooksett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry and South Hooksett.

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North, NH 28 North: Hooksett

    2765 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Hooksett Road

    1186 ft · 32 sec · Hooksett Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alice Avenue

    1250 ft · 34 sec · Alice Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alice Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 41%
I 93 North
2.91 mi · 21%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 16%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.02 mi · 7%
West Broadway
0.61 mi · 4%
US 3 North
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan B Shepard Highway

Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

5.69 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 10m from Derry
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near South Hooksett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry to South Hooksett?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Derry and 6.9 miles from South Hooksett.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and South Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.45 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
South Hooksett

#2 South Hooksett

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,418
Coordinates43.0264700, -71.4353400
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: South Hooksett (-71.43534, 43.02647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 South Hooksett. The current time is 06:25:47.

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.