How far is Derry Village, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Amherst, NH is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Amherst.
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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
816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Rockingham Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
2.7 mi · 3 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
8.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst
910 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Amherst.
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
8.84 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Amherst?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Derry Village and 11.5 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 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 Amherst
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,418 |
| Coordinates | 42.8614700, -71.6253500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
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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