How far is Wilton, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Wilton, NH to Derry, NH is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.06 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.81 mi
33.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.81 mi
Kilometers
33.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.21 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Apr 30, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilton
2026-04-30T13:06
Arrive Derry
Thu, Apr 30, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Wilton
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Derry
16.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    2506 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    158 m · 28 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilton Road

    2111 ft · 46 sec · Wilton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

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

    661 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  13. 13

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
22.3 mi · 67%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.23 mi · 10%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 6%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 3%
I 93 South
0.93 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.77 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 21m from Wilton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wilton and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Wilton and 16.5 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wilton and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Derry. Straight-line distance: 20.81 mi (33.49 km).

Wilton

#1 Wilton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,838
Coordinates42.8434200, -71.7350700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.73509, 42.843258)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilton and Derry. The current time is 13:06:04.

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.