How far is Franklin, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Franklin, NH to Derry, NH is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
48.71 mi
00h 52m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.71 mi
Kilometers
78.39 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Derry
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 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
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Bow
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Franklin
24.3 mi
00h 26m
To Derry
24.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow 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 Franklin and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1884 ft · 23 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 32%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 22%
I 93 South
8.07 mi · 17%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 9%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow
00h 26m from Franklin
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Derry?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 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?

Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Franklin and 24.4 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Bow

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

9 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Derry. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.83 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA

Population8,753
Coordinates43.4442400, -71.6473000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.647376, 43.444314)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.57
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.79 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.67 $15.33
Premium $4.86 $8.36 $16.71
Diesel $6.00 $10.31 $20.63

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 Franklin and Derry. The current time is 22:13:35.

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.