How far is Derry Village, NH from Alstead, NH?

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Alstead, NH is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.72 mi
02h 03m
Flight
55.87 mi
89.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.87 mi
Kilometers
89.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.72 mi
Kilometers
125.08 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alstead
Tue, Apr 14, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-14T11:53
Arrive Alstead
Tue, Apr 14, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Derry Village
38.8 mi
01h 01m
To Alstead
38.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Alstead.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2841 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 9

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Route 123 North

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Route 123 North

  22. 22

    Continue on Forest Road East

    1519 ft · 29 sec · Forest Road East

  23. 23

    Continue on Telephone Road

    942 ft · 20 sec · Telephone Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Route 10

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10

  25. 25

    Turn left onto NH Route 123

    4.8 mi · 12 min · NH Route 123

  26. 26

    Continue on Forest Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Forest Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 21%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 11%
I 93 North
7.63 mi · 10%
Route 123 North
7.39 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 9%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
01h 01m from Derry Village
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Alstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Alstead?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Derry Village and 38.9 miles from Alstead.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Alstead.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Alstead. Straight-line distance: 55.87 mi (89.92 km).

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#1 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Alstead

#2 Alstead

City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,951
Coordinates43.1489700, -72.3606400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.21 $24.42
Premium $4.86 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $6.00 $16.43 $32.86

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Alstead. The current time is 11:53:47.

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.