How far is Effingham, NH from Derry Village, NH?

The driving distance from Effingham, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.53 mi
01h 44m
Flight
62.13 mi
99.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.13 mi
Kilometers
99.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.53 mi
Kilometers
121.55 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Effingham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Effingham
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Effingham
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
Rochester
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Effingham
37.7 mi
00h 52m
To Derry Village
37.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Effingham and Derry Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Plantation Road

    18 m · 8 sec · Plantation Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Province Lake Road

    15.9 mi · 30 min · Province Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Wakefield Road

    3180 ft · 2 min · Wakefield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · White Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic

    1540 ft · 53 sec · Exit 12

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Exit 12

    135 m · 17 sec · Exit 12

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gonic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 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 3 toward Danforth Circle

    65 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
21.6 mi · 29%
Province Lake Road
15.9 mi · 21%
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 19%
White Mountain Highway
7.04 mi · 9%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 8%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
00h 52m from Effingham
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Effingham and Chance Rain Showers near Derry Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Effingham to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 37.7 miles from Effingham and 37.8 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 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 Village.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rochester, 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 Rochester.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

19 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

30 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Effingham and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 62.13 mi (99.99 km).

Effingham

#1 Effingham

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,481
Coordinates43.7611900, -70.9964500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Road (-70.996423, 43.761215)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.07
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.53 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.90 $23.80
Premium $4.86 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $6.00 $16.01 $32.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Effingham and Derry Village. The current time is 22:34:56.

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.