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

The driving distance from Thornton, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.8 mi
01h 19m
Flight
71.54 mi
115.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.54 mi
Kilometers
115.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.8 mi
Kilometers
128.42 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Thornton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornton
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Derry Village
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornton
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
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Thornton
39.9 mi
00h 39m
To Derry Village
40 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    34.1 mi · 37 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
34.9 mi · 44%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 19%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 14%
I 93 South
8.05 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 5%
Rockingham Road
2.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 39m from Thornton
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Thornton and 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 Thornton to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Thornton and 40 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Thornton and Chance Rain Showers near Derry Village.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

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Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 71.54 mi (115.13 km).

Thornton

#1 Thornton

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,553
Coordinates43.8928500, -71.6759100
Altitude184
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: Daniel Webster Highway (-71.675442, 43.892956)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 Thornton and Derry Village. The current time is 21:29:15.

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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.