How far is Somersworth, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to Derry, NH is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somersworth and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth and Derry.
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Start on Highland Street
3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto High Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Indian Brook Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
900 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle
88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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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 2 toward Danforth Circle
42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto East Broadway
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Martin Street
41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street
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Turn left
34 m · 8 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 Somersworth and Derry.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Somersworth and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somersworth to Derry?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 20.8 miles from Somersworth and 31.7 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somersworth and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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 Somersworth and Derry. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 km).
#1 Somersworth
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.2617500, -70.8653400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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