How far is Derry, NH from West Swanzey, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to West Swanzey, NH is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and West Swanzey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and West Swanzey.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Marlboro Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Turn left onto Swanzey Factory Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Swanzey Factory Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Street
33 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street
1980 ft · 55 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Old Homestead Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sawyers Crossing Road
16 m · 1 sec · Sawyers Crossing Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawyers Crossing Road
1765 ft · 49 sec · Sawyers Crossing Road
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Continue on Eaton Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Eaton Road
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Turn slight left onto North Grove Street
853 ft · 44 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn left onto Christian Hill Road
39 m · 6 sec · Christian Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and West Swanzey.
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 West
Continue straight
17.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Swanzey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to West Swanzey?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Derry and 34.7 miles from West Swanzey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Swanzey.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and West Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.04 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Swanzey
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 42.8700800, -72.3217500 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Swanzey (-72.32175, 42.87008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
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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