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

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Madison, NH is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
86.17 mi
02h 17m
Flight
70.09 mi
112.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.09 mi
Kilometers
112.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.68 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 2, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Sat, May 2, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-05-02T15:41
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 2, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Milton
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Derry Village
43.1 mi
01h 08m
To Madison
43.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    27.3 mi · 42 min · White Mountain Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plains Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
27.3 mi · 32%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 20%
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 17%
Chester Road
5.73 mi · 7%
Plains Road
5.03 mi · 6%
NH 101 East
4.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Continue on White Mountain Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
01h 08m from Derry Village
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Derry Village and 43.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 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 near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

25 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

41 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Madison. Straight-line distance: 70.09 mi (112.8 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
Madison

#2 Madison

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,632
Coordinates43.8992400, -71.1484000
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Madison (-71.1484, 43.89924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Madison. The current time is 15:41:33.

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.