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

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
41.56 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.56 mi
Kilometers
66.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Fri, May 1, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Fri, May 1, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-05-01T08:34
Arrive Portsmouth
Fri, May 1, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Derry Village
20.8 mi
00h 25m
To Portsmouth
20.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 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 Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport

    2454 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Congress Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
16.8 mi · 40%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 22%
Chester Road
5.73 mi · 14%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 10%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 5%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 25m from Derry Village
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Derry Village and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Derry Village and 20.8 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Derry Village and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Epping and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.58 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
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Portsmouth. The current time is 08:34:20.

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.