How far is Effingham, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Effingham, NH to Derry, NH is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Effingham and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effingham and Derry.
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Start on Plantation Road
18 m · 8 sec · Plantation Road
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Turn left onto Province Lake Road
15.9 mi · 30 min · Province Lake Road
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Turn sharp right onto Wakefield Road
3180 ft · 2 min · Wakefield Road
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
7 mi · 10 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
1540 ft · 53 sec · Exit 12
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Keep slight right to continue on Exit 12
135 m · 17 sec · Exit 12
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Merge slight left onto Gonic Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Continue on Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
1885 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freetown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle
42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto East Broadway
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Martin Street
41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street
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Turn left
34 m · 8 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 Effingham 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.
Province Lake Road
Turn left onto Province Lake Road
15.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Effingham and 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 Effingham to Derry?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Effingham and 41.4 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Effingham and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Effingham and Derry. Straight-line distance: 63.07 mi (101.5 km).
#1 Effingham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.7611900, -70.9964500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: (-71.327312, 42.880642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
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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