How far is Dublin, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Dublin, NH to Derry, NH is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.65 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.26 mi
59.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.74 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, May 2, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Sat, May 2, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-05-02T18:40
Arrive Derry
Sat, May 2, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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 Dublin
26.3 mi
00h 34m
To Derry
26.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on New Harrisville Road

    8 m · 1 sec · New Harrisville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dublin Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Dublin Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  5. 5

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    661 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
25.7 mi · 49%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 18%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.23 mi · 6%
Peterborough Bypass
2.44 mi · 5%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Turn right onto State Route 101

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 34m from Dublin
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Derry?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Dublin and 26.4 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

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 Dublin and Derry. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.97 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,555
Coordinates42.9075800, -72.0625800
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-72.061951, 42.907877)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 Dublin and Derry. The current time is 18:40:00.

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.