How far is Stratham Station, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Stratham Station, NH to Derry, NH is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
31.77 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.87 mi
40.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Stratham Station
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratham Station
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stratham Station
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Stratham Station
15.8 mi
00h 27m
To Derry
15.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Stratham Station and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stratham Station and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Depot Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

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

    1885 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratham Station 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Avenue
16 mi · 50%
Chester Road
5.72 mi · 18%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 13%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Freetown Road
1.12 mi · 4%
East Broadway
1.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Avenue

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 27m from Stratham Station
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stratham Station 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 Stratham Station to Derry?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Stratham Station and 15.9 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratham Station and Derry. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.03 km).

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#1 Stratham Station

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,949
Coordinates43.0528700, -70.8953300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Stratham Station (-70.89533, 43.05287)
End: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.99 $9.98
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.00 $6.72 $13.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratham Station and Derry. The current time is 00:08:49.

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.