How far is Newton, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Newton, NH to Derry, NH is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
20.88 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.84 mi
23.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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 Newton
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Derry
6.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Kenoza Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Kenoza Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    144 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto White Street

    1719 ft · 32 sec · White Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Emerson Street

    1400 ft · 25 sec · Emerson Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Square

    72 m · 7 sec · Washington Square

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  16. 16

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

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

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

    1778 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    68 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Nashua Road

    1684 ft · 48 sec · Nashua Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
12 mi · 57%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 16%
Newton Road
2.96 mi · 14%
I 495 South
2.77 mi · 13%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 13%
River Street
2.06 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue straight

9.93 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 18m from Newton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.7 miles from Newton and 6.2 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 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 Newton and Derry. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.89 km).

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#1 Newton

Town in New Hampshire, in the United States

Population4,934
Coordinates42.8695300, -71.0345000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-71.034214, 42.869556)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Derry. The current time is 03:30:47.

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.