How far is Durham, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Durham, NH to Derry, NH is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
46.32 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.77 mi
43.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.32 mi
Kilometers
74.55 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, May 2, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sat, May 2, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-05-02T15:25
Arrive Derry
Sat, May 2, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Durham
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Derry
29.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°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 Durham and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    80 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Madbury Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Madbury Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pettee Brook Lane

    1255 ft · 43 sec · Pettee Brook Lane

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 4 West

    1504 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    1885 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
13.9 mi · 30%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 12%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 9%
Concord Road
2.33 mi · 5%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

9.57 mi · 00h 15m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 26m from Durham
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Durham 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 Durham to Derry?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 16.7 miles from Durham and 29.6 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Epping, 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 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 Durham and Derry. Straight-line distance: 26.77 mi (43.08 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population16,441
Coordinates43.1339700, -70.9264500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road (-70.926428, 43.133934)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 Durham and Derry. The current time is 15:25:48.

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.