How far is Orford, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Orford, NH to Derry, NH is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.67 mi
01h 47m
Flight
81.72 mi
131.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.5 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Orford
Wed, May 13, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orford
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Derry
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orford
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
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Orford
54.7 mi
00h 53m
To Derry
54.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    987 ft · 28 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 5 North

    2788 ft · 48 sec · U.S. Route 5 North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

    906 ft · 23 sec · Lake Morey Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  15. 15

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orford 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
61.6 mi · 56%
Lake Morey Road
22 mi · 20%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 7%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 4%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 53m from Orford
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Orford and Mostly Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Orford and 54.9 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Orford and Mostly Sunny near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orford and Derry. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.51 km).

Orford

#1 Orford

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates43.9053500, -72.1400900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-72.138699, 43.906321)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.53
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.27 $30.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.86 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $6.00 $23.21 $46.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Orford and Derry. The current time is 22:33:30.

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.