How far is Freedom, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Freedom, NH to Derry, NH is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freedom and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freedom and Derry.
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Start on Elm Street
1080 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Loon Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Loon Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Porter Road
2665 ft · 41 sec · Porter Road
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
6.3 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail
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Take the ramp left
1437 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 31 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 Freedom and Derry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freedom and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Freedom to Derry?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 41.4 miles from Freedom and 40.9 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Freedom and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Freedom and Derry. Straight-line distance: 66.02 mi (106.25 km).
#1 Freedom
Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 43.8123000, -71.0356200 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
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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