How far is Portsmouth, NH from Derry Village, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Derry Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Derry Village.
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Start on Congress Street
124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Fleet Street
141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
662 ft · 27 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
3185 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
16 mi · 18 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
1885 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freetown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
65 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Derry Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
16 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Derry Village?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Portsmouth and 20.1 miles from Derry Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry Village.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.58 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry Village
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 34,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.8917500, -71.3120100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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