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

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Durham, NH is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
31.93 mi
00h 55m
Flight
25.68 mi
41.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.93 mi
Kilometers
51.38 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Tue, Apr 14, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Tue, Apr 14, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-14T08:19
Arrive Durham
Tue, Apr 14, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Derry Village
16 mi
00h 27m
To Durham
16 mi
00h 27m

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

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Danforth Circle

    30 m · 5 sec · Chester Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Freetown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East

    2893 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155A: Durham

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    61 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mill Road

    33 m · 4 sec · Mill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 30%
Chester Road
5.73 mi · 18%
NH 101 East
4.62 mi · 14%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 13%
Concord Road
2.48 mi · 8%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Turn left onto Calef Highway

9.71 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 27m from Derry Village
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Derry Village and 16 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Durham. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.33 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
Durham

#2 Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population16,441
Coordinates43.1339700, -70.9264500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 Durham. The current time is 08:19:47.

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.