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

The driving distance from Unity, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
70.81 mi
01h 27m
Flight
55.33 mi
89.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.33 mi
Kilometers
89.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.81 mi
Kilometers
113.95 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Wed, Jun 10, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Unity
Wed, Jun 10, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-06-10T00:12
Arrive Derry Village
Wed, Jun 10, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Unity
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Derry Village
35.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd NH Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd NH Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Lempster Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lempster Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lempster Mountain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 34%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 11%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
5.44 mi · 8%
North Main Street
4.63 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 43m from Unity
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Unity and Partly Sunny then 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 Unity to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Unity and 35.4 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Unity and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Derry Village.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 55.33 mi (89.05 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,616
Coordinates43.2939600, -72.2603700
Altitude445
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: 2nd NH Turnpike (-72.260301, 43.294011)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and Derry Village. The current time is 00:12:44.

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.