How far is Derry Village, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Exeter, NH is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Exeter.
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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 2 toward Danforth Circle
30 m · 5 sec · Chester Road
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Exit the rotary onto Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Freetown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Freetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Newfields Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Exeter.
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 East
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Exeter?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Derry Village and 13.1 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry Village and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 19.44 mi (31.28 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 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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