How far is Walpole, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Walpole, NH to Derry, NH is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
91.04 mi
01h 39m
Flight
57.21 mi
92.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.21 mi
Kilometers
92.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.04 mi
Kilometers
146.51 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sun, May 3, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Walpole
Sun, May 3, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walpole
2026-05-03T04:59
Arrive Derry
Sun, May 3, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walpole
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Walpole
45.5 mi
00h 49m
To Derry
45.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walpole and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1213 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2655 ft · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Bellows Falls Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 East, NH 10 North: Concord, Newport

    1807 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walpole and Derry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 27%
Bellows Falls Road
14.8 mi · 16%
NH 9 East
11.7 mi · 13%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 8%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 8%
Route 9
6.68 mi · 7%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 49m from Walpole
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Walpole and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walpole to Derry?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Walpole and 45.5 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Walpole and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walpole and Derry. Straight-line distance: 57.21 mi (92.07 km).

Walpole

#1 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,032
Coordinates43.0795200, -72.4259200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.425771, 43.079499)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.86 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $6.00 $19.25 $38.50

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Walpole and Derry. The current time is 04:59:08.

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.