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

The driving distance from Gilford, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
56.72 mi
01h 08m
Flight
45.57 mi
73.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.57 mi
Kilometers
73.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.28 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Mon, May 25, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Gilford
Mon, May 25, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilford
2026-05-24T22:56
Arrive Derry Village
Mon, May 25, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilford
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Gilford
29.1 mi
00h 34m
To Derry Village
27.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belknap Mountain Road

    102 m · 17 sec · Belknap Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilford Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Gilford Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Laconia Bypass

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Laconia Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Laconia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 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 Gilford 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 27%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 19%
I 93 South
8.05 mi · 14%
Laconia Road
4.96 mi · 9%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 7%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.28 mi · 6%
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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 34m from Gilford
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Gilford and Cloudy near Derry Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Gilford and 27.6 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Gilford and Cloudy near Derry Village.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilford and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 45.57 mi (73.33 km).

Gilford

#1 Gilford

Town of the United States

Population7,278
Coordinates43.5475800, -71.4067400
Altitude225
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: Belknap Mountain Road (-71.406617, 43.547683)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilford and Derry Village. The current time is 22:56:13.

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.