How far is Hampstead, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NH to Derry, NH is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.18 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.41 mi
11.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.41 mi
Kilometers
11.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.77 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derry Village
NH

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Hampstead
4.6 mi
00h 08m
To Derry
4.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    9 m · 5 sec · West Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Derry Road

    141 m · 11 sec · Derry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hampstead Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Derry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    61 m · 4 sec · East Broadway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampstead Road
3.82 mi · 42%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 31%
East Derry Road
1.18 mi · 13%
East Broadway
1.12 mi · 12%
Derry Road
0.09 mi · 1%
Martin Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Hampstead Road

Continue on Hampstead Road

3.82 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry Village
00h 08m from Hampstead
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hampstead and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to Derry?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Derry Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Hampstead and 4.6 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hampstead and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Derry Village

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

19 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

31 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Derry. Straight-line distance: 7.41 mi (11.93 km).

Hampstead

#1 Hampstead

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,612
Coordinates42.8745300, -71.1811700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: West Road (-71.181138, 42.874485)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Derry. The current time is 07:44:31.

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.