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

The driving distance from North Hampton, NH to Derry, NH is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
32.96 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.96 mi
41.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.96 mi
Kilometers
41.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hampton
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Hampton
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From North Hampton
16.5 mi
00h 22m
To Derry
16.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

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 North Hampton and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Hill Road

    123 m · 14 sec · North Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Post Road

    125 m · 12 sec · Post Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hampton Road

    783 ft · 20 sec · North Hampton Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    1885 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freetown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hampton 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
14.8 mi · 45%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 17%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 13%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 7%
Freetown Road
1.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 22m from North Hampton
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Hampton 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 North Hampton to Derry?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from North Hampton and 16.5 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hampton and Derry. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).

North Hampton

#1 North Hampton

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,485
Coordinates42.9725900, -70.8297800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic Avenue (-70.829623, 42.972934)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 North Hampton and Derry. The current time is 22:58:39.

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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.