How far is Plymouth, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Derry, NH is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
70.5 mi
01h 05m
Flight
63.21 mi
101.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.21 mi
Kilometers
101.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.5 mi
Kilometers
113.46 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Plymouth
35.2 mi
00h 32m
To Derry
35.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Plymouth and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road

    118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road

  4. 4

    Continue on NH Route 175A

    1964 ft · 54 sec · NH Route 175A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    25.4 mi · 27 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 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 Plymouth 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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
26.2 mi · 37%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 22%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 15%
I 93 South
7.96 mi · 11%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 6%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

25.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 32m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Plymouth and 35.3 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Derry. Straight-line distance: 63.21 mi (101.73 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-71.688092, 43.75709)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 Plymouth and Derry. The current time is 00:49:07.

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.