How far is Pembroke, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Pembroke, NH to Derry, NH is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
24.52 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.53 mi
31.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.53 mi
Kilometers
31.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.52 mi
Kilometers
39.46 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-17T21:38
Arrive Derry
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Pembroke
12.3 mi
00h 15m
To Derry
12.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Road

    25 m · 9 sec · Academy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    72 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1463 ft · 38 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    2108 ft · 54 sec · Allenstown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  22. 22

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
7.91 mi · 32%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 18%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 9%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 8%
Pembroke Street
1.26 mi · 5%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

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

7.68 mi · 00h 10m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 15m from Pembroke
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pembroke and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Pembroke and 12.2 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pembroke and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Derry. Straight-line distance: 19.53 mi (31.43 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population7,252
Coordinates43.1467500, -71.4575700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Road (-71.45757, 43.146772)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Derry. The current time is 21:38:48.

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.