How far is East Merrimack, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from East Merrimack, NH to Derry, NH is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Merrimack and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Merrimack and Derry.
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Start on the route
49 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Naticook Avenue
37 m · 11 sec · Naticook Avenue
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Turn left onto Midway Avenue
1123 ft · 52 sec · Midway Avenue
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Turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway
2070 ft · 50 sec · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Continue on Wiley Hill Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wiley Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Range Road
1702 ft · 48 sec · High Range Road
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Turn right onto Pillsbury Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Pillsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
787 ft · 25 sec · Pillsbury Road
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Continue on Pillsbury Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pillsbury Road
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Turn right onto Londonderry Road
3152 ft · 1 min · Londonderry Road
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1 km · 2 min · West Broadway
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 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 East Merrimack and Derry.
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.
Hillcrest Road
Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
2.44 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving East Merrimack and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Merrimack to Derry?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from East Merrimack and 5 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Merrimack and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Londonderry
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 Londonderry.
Nashua, NH
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Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Merrimack and Derry. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.8 km).
#1 East Merrimack
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
| Population | 4,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.8681400, -71.4834000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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