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

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Candia, NH is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.49 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.98 mi
20.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.98 mi
Kilometers
20.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.15 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-18T11:49
Arrive Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Derry Village
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Candia
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 28 Bypass

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 28 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Londonderry Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massabesic Traffic Circle

    77 m · 7 sec · Londonderry Turnpike

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Londonderry Turnpike

    923 ft · 30 sec · Londonderry Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Londonderry Turnpike
5.11 mi · 29%
NH 101 East
4.57 mi · 26%
Route 28 Bypass
3.1 mi · 18%
Old Candia Road
1.47 mi · 8%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 6%
NH 43
0.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Londonderry Turnpike

Continue on Londonderry Turnpike

4.91 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 14m from Derry Village
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Derry Village and 8.8 miles from Candia.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry Village and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Candia. Straight-line distance: 12.98 mi (20.89 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
Candia

#2 Candia

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

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $6.00 $3.72 $7.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Candia. The current time is 11:49:38.

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.