How far is Francestown, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Francestown, NH to Derry, NH is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francestown and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown and Derry.
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Start on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street
31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Continue on Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
661 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
2896 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Nashua Road
2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on West Broadway
3209 ft · 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 Francestown 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.
River Road
Turn left onto River Road
4.71 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Francestown and Rain Showers Likely near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francestown to Derry?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Francestown and 17.5 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Francestown and Rain Showers Likely near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Pinardville
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 Pinardville.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francestown and Derry. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.26 km).
#1 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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