How far is Derry Village, NH from Strafford, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Strafford, NH is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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.
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Strafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Strafford.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Freetown Road
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Turn left
565 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Nottingham Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Turn straight onto Stage Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Stage Road
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Continue on State Route 152
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 152
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Continue on Nottingham Road
108 m · 15 sec · Nottingham Road
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Turn left onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
1814 ft · 41 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto Strafford Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Strafford Road
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Continue on Drake Hill Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Drake Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Drake Hill Road
35 m · 3 sec · Drake Hill Road
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Continue on Province Road
925 ft · 27 sec · Province Road
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Turn slight left onto Roller Coaster Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Roller Coaster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parker Mountain Road
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Turn slight right onto Leighton Corners Road
757 ft · 27 sec · Leighton Corners Road
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Turn right onto Wingate Road
1354 ft · 43 sec · Wingate Road
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Continue on Wingate Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wingate Road
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Turn left onto Barn Door Gap Road
97 m · 12 sec · Barn Door Gap Road
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Strafford.
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.
Parker Mountain Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road
4.32 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Rain Showers near Strafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Strafford?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Derry Village and 19.4 miles from Strafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Derry Village and Rain Showers near Strafford.
Stop Ideas Near Nottingham
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 Nottingham.
Durham–UNH station
Exeter station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.5 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 Strafford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,235 |
| Coordinates | 43.3270300, -71.1842300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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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