How far is Derry, NH from Tuftonboro, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Tuftonboro, NH is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Tuftonboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Tuftonboro.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway
3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Nashua Road
1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
1729 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike
1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
2590 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Turn left onto Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Allenstown Road
1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road
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Turn right onto Pinewood Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
922 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Center Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street
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Turn sharp left onto Pork Hill Road
2.3 mi · 7 min · Pork Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Village Road
2398 ft · 48 sec · Water Village Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Durgin Road
28 m · 4 sec · Durgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Durgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Tuftonboro.
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.
Suncook Valley Road
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Derry and Partly Sunny near Tuftonboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Tuftonboro?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Derry and 36.9 miles from Tuftonboro.
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 17.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Derry and Partly Sunny near Tuftonboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Tuftonboro. Straight-line distance: 56.62 mi (91.12 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuftonboro
City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,436 |
| Coordinates | 43.6964700, -71.2220100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuftonboro (-71.22201, 43.69647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $3.95 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
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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