How far is Peterborough, NH from Derry Village, NH?

The driving distance from Peterborough, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45.17 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.42 mi
52.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.17 mi
Kilometers
72.7 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Peterborough
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peterborough
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peterborough
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
Amherst
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Peterborough
22.6 mi
00h 30m
To Derry Village
22.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Peterborough and Derry Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peterborough and Derry Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Peterborough Bypass

    21 m · 4 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  2. 2

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

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

    661 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peterborough and Derry Village.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
22.3 mi · 49%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 21%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 9%
Alan B Shepard Highway
2.81 mi · 6%
Rockingham Road
2.43 mi · 5%
Elm Street
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Turn right onto State Route 101

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 30m from Peterborough
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peterborough to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Peterborough and 22.6 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

40 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

45 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peterborough and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 32.42 mi (52.18 km).

Peterborough

#1 Peterborough

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,743
Coordinates42.8706400, -71.9517500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
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#2 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Peterborough Bypass (-71.951766, 42.870624)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 Peterborough and Derry Village. The current time is 05:21:43.

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.