How far is Derry, NH from Wilton, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Wilton, NH is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
32.8 mi
00h 49m
Flight
20.81 mi
33.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.81 mi
Kilometers
33.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.8 mi
Kilometers
52.78 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 30, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-30T13:19
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

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
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Derry
16.4 mi
00h 24m
To Wilton
16.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    2155 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    158 m · 28 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street

    2506 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 59%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 11%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 10%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.02 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 24m from Derry
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Derry and Rain Showers near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Derry and 16.4 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Derry and Rain Showers near Wilton.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 20.81 mi (33.49 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Wilton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,838
Coordinates42.8434200, -71.7350700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Wilton (-71.73507, 42.84342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Wilton. The current time is 13:19:09.

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.