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

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
38.95 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.95 mi
Kilometers
62.68 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
Fri, May 1, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Fri, May 1, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-01T09:57
Arrive Derry Village
Fri, May 1, 10:57 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
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Rochester
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Derry Village
19.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    550 ft · 20 sec · Museum Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    1885 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freetown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    65 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
21.6 mi · 55%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 15%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 11%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 6%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 5%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

9.57 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 30m from Rochester
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Derry Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Rochester and 19.5 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
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: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Derry Village. The current time is 09:57:15.

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.