How far is Derry Village, NH from Alton, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Alton, NH is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Alton.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Route 28 Bypass
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 28 Bypass
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Continue on Londonderry Turnpike
4.9 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massabesic Traffic Circle
77 m · 7 sec · Londonderry Turnpike
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Exit the rotary onto Londonderry Turnpike
4.2 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike
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Turn right onto Hooksett Road
5.4 mi · 11 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 4 toward the route
1115 ft · 32 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1329 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
102 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Alton.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Alton?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Derry Village and 24 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy near Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Allenstown
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 Allenstown.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Alton. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.8 km).
#1 Derry Village
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 34,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.8917500, -71.3120100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
Town in New Hampshire (United States)
| Population | 5,364 |
| Coordinates | 43.4523000, -71.2175700 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-71.21757, 43.4523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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