How far is Gorham, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Gorham, NH to Derry, NH is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
138.28 mi
02h 22m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.28 mi
Kilometers
222.54 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Derry
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gorham
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Gorham
69 mi
01h 11m
To Derry
69.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Gorham and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  21. 21

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 37%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 12%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 8%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 7%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 11m from Gorham
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gorham 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 Gorham to Derry?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Gorham and 69.2 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Derry. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

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#1 Gorham

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,593
Coordinates44.3878400, -71.1731300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.173039, 44.388025)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.50
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.25 $38.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.75 $43.50
Premium $4.86 $23.71 $47.41
Diesel $6.00 $29.27 $58.53

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and Derry. The current time is 19:32:27.

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.