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

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Canaan, NH is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.64 mi
01h 56m
Flight
62.98 mi
101.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.98 mi
Kilometers
101.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.64 mi
Kilometers
118.51 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Tue, Apr 14, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Tue, Apr 14, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-14T11:56
Arrive Canaan
Tue, Apr 14, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Derry Village
36.8 mi
00h 58m
To Canaan
36.8 mi
00h 58m

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
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

    10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4

  26. 26

    Continue on Church Street

    1097 ft · 33 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Canaan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · Canaan Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canaan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
13 mi · 18%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 14%
I 93 North
7.63 mi · 10%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 9%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 58m from Derry Village
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Derry Village and 36.8 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 62.98 mi (101.35 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
Canaan

#2 Canaan

Town in New Hamsphire

Population3,917
Coordinates43.6475700, -72.0117500
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 Canaan. The current time is 11:56:22.

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.