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

The driving distance from Freedom, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
81.14 mi
01h 44m
Flight
65.1 mi
104.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.1 mi
Kilometers
104.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.14 mi
Kilometers
130.58 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
Sat, May 2, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Sat, May 2, 7:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-05-02T15:46
Arrive Derry Village
Sat, May 2, 5:31 PM 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
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
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 Freedom
40.8 mi
00h 52m
To Derry Village
40.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1080 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Loon Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Loon Lake Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Porter Road

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Porter Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1437 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway

    21.2 mi · 31 min · White Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1540 ft · 53 sec · Exit 12

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Exit 12

    135 m · 17 sec · Exit 12

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gonic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    1885 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freetown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    65 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freedom 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
21.6 mi · 27%
White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 26%
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 18%
Ossipee Trail
6.6 mi · 8%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 7%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
00h 52m from Freedom
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freedom and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Freedom to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 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 40.8 miles from Freedom and 40.3 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 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 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 Freedom and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 65.1 mi (104.77 km).

Freedom

#1 Freedom

Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population1,593
Coordinates43.8123000, -71.0356200
Altitude135
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: Elm Street (-71.035366, 43.812409)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.28 $22.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.75 $25.49
Premium $4.86 $13.89 $27.79
Diesel $6.00 $17.15 $34.30

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom and Derry Village. The current time is 15:46:19.

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.