How far is Stratham, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Stratham, NH to Derry, NH is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratham and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratham and Derry.
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Start on Portsmouth Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Continue on Portsmouth Avenue
568 ft · 12 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
1068 ft · 28 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 14 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 Stratham 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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Stratham 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 to Derry?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Stratham and 15 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stratham 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratham and Derry. Straight-line distance: 23.15 mi (37.25 km).
#1 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
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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