How far is Hampton Falls, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Hampton Falls, NH to Derry, NH is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
38.03 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.59 mi
37.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.03 mi
Kilometers
61.2 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Falls
2026-04-19T06:38
Arrive Derry
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Hampton Falls
19 mi
00h 20m
To Derry
19 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Falls Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Falls and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    24 m · 10 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2393 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Boston

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1778 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 102 East: Derry, Chester

    68 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Nashua Road

    1684 ft · 48 sec · Nashua Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton Falls 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 43%
I 93 North
12 mi · 31%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 9%
Blue Star Turnpike
2.38 mi · 6%
Lafayette Road
1.69 mi · 4%
West Broadway
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 20m from Hampton Falls
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampton Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton Falls to Derry?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Hampton Falls and 19 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampton Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Falls and Derry. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.97 km).

Hampton Falls

#1 Hampton Falls

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

Population2,411
Coordinates42.9162000, -70.8636600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-70.863623, 42.916273)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Falls and Derry. The current time is 06:38:22.

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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.