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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.52 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.17 mi
56.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.17 mi
Kilometers
56.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.52 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Somersworth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somersworth
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somersworth
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Somersworth
20.8 mi
00h 33m
To Derry
31.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Indian Brook Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury

    900 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1885 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
13.9 mi · 27%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 11%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 8%
Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 5%
High Street
2.51 mi · 5%
Derry Road
2.24 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 33m from Somersworth
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Somersworth and Derry. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 km).

Somersworth

#1 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somersworth and Derry. The current time is 00:25:30.

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.