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

The driving distance from Swanzey, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
66.49 mi
01h 33m
Flight
49.12 mi
79.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.12 mi
Kilometers
79.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Sat, May 2, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Swanzey
Sat, May 2, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swanzey
2026-05-02T13:26
Arrive Derry Village
Sat, May 2, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swanzey
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Swanzey
33.2 mi
00h 46m
To Derry Village
33.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Homestead Highway

    1578 ft · 32 sec · Old Homestead Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway

    15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Homestead Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1975 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swanzey Factory Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Swanzey Factory Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Swanzey Factory Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swanzey Factory Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlboro Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    661 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanzey 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
25.7 mi · 39%
Main Street
9.89 mi · 15%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 14%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 6%
Old Homestead Highway
2.82 mi · 4%
Alan B Shepard Highway
2.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Turn right onto State Route 101

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 46m from Swanzey
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Swanzey and 33.3 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swanzey and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 49.12 mi (79.05 km).

Swanzey

#1 Swanzey

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

Population7,271
Coordinates42.8698000, -72.2817500
Altitude149
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: (-72.281842, 42.869994)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Swanzey and Derry Village. The current time is 13:26:25.

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.