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

The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
15.17 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.64 mi
18.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.17 mi
Kilometers
24.41 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Plaistow
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plaistow
2026-04-23T06:47
Arrive Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plaistow
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
Hampstead
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Plaistow
8 mi
00h 13m
To Derry Village
7.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°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 Plaistow and Derry Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Island Pond Road

    621 ft · 20 sec · Island Pond Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Goodhue Road

    1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Road Extension

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road Extension

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Island Pond Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.67 mi · 31%
Island Pond Road
2.81 mi · 18%
Gulf Road Extension
2.23 mi · 15%
South Main Street
1.07 mi · 7%
Goodhue Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.99 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampstead
00h 13m from Plaistow
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Plaistow and 7.1 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hampstead

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

22 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

26 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.74 km).

Plaistow

#1 Plaistow

Town in New Hampshire

Population7,735
Coordinates42.8364800, -71.0947800
Altitude31
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: Main Street (-71.094919, 42.836465)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.13
Round trip
$4.26
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.13 $4.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.41 $4.81
Premium $4.86 $2.62 $5.25
Diesel $6.00 $3.24 $6.48

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 Plaistow and Derry Village. The current time is 06:47:16.

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.