How far is Derry Village, NH from Freedom, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Freedom, NH is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 08m.
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.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Freedom.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Gonic Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North
3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 32 min · White Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
5.3 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Green Mountain Road
1407 ft · 34 sec · Green Mountain Road
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Continue on Eaton Road
2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road
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Turn right onto Freedom Village Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Village Road
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Turn slight left
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Freedom.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Freedom?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Derry Village and 40.6 miles from Freedom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 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 Freedom.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 65.1 mi (104.77 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 Freedom
Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 43.8123000, -71.0356200 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freedom (-71.03562, 43.8123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.89 | $27.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
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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