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

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Jaffrey, NH is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
51.37 mi
01h 23m
Flight
36.42 mi
58.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.42 mi
Kilometers
58.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.37 mi
Kilometers
82.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Wed, Apr 29, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-29T20:45
Arrive Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Derry Village
25.7 mi
00h 41m
To Jaffrey
25.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2841 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Blake Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Blake Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 38%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 18%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 8%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 7%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 6%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Continue straight

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 41m from Derry Village
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry Village and Partly Cloudy near Jaffrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Derry Village and 25.7 miles from Jaffrey.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Jaffrey. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.61 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
Jaffrey

#2 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Jaffrey (-72.02314, 42.81397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Jaffrey. The current time is 20:45:47.

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.