How far is Derry Village, NH from Franconia, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Franconia, NH is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Franconia.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill
851 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road
682 ft · 16 sec · Wallace Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Franconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Franconia?
The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Derry Village and 52.8 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.68 one way or $29.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry Village and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton
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 Sanbornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 94.8 mi (152.57 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 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-71.74786, 44.22701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.68 | $29.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
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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