How far is Milan, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Milan, NH to Derry, NH is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150 mi
02h 41m
Flight
117.17 mi
188.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.17 mi
Kilometers
188.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150 mi
Kilometers
241.4 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, May 2, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Milan
Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-05-02T14:37
Arrive Derry
Sat, May 2, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Milan
74.9 mi
01h 20m
To Derry
75.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Milan and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milan Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Milan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Glen Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  13. 13

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

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  27. 27

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milan 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 34%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 11%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 7%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 6%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 5%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 20m from Milan
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milan and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Milan to Derry?

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Milan and 75.1 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Derry. Straight-line distance: 117.17 mi (188.57 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

Town in Coos County, New Hampshire

Population1,233
Coordinates44.5733900, -71.1850800
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Milan Road (-71.185345, 44.573262)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.74
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.87 $41.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.58 $47.16
Premium $4.86 $25.70 $51.40
Diesel $6.00 $31.72 $63.45

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 Milan and Derry. The current time is 14:37:25.

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.