How far is Woodsville, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Woodsville, NH to Derry, NH is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
114.93 mi
02h 31m
Flight
94.79 mi
152.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.79 mi
Kilometers
152.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.93 mi
Kilometers
184.96 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Woodsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodsville
2026-04-18T18:19
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodsville
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Woodsville
57.5 mi
01h 15m
To Derry
57.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    29 m · 9 sec · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rum Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rum Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Wild Ammonoosuc Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lost River Road

    15.6 mi · 30 min · Lost River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Kancamagus Highway

    1900 ft · 55 sec · Kancamagus Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1984 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    46.1 mi · 49 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 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 Woodsville and Derry.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
46.9 mi · 41%
Lost River Road
15.6 mi · 14%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 9%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 7%
Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

46.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 15m from Woodsville
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodsville and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Woodsville and 57.5 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodsville and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodsville and Derry. Straight-line distance: 94.79 mi (152.55 km).

Woodsville

#1 Woodsville

Census-designated place in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,126
Coordinates44.1522900, -72.0373100
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodsville (-72.03731, 44.15229)
End: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.35 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
8.12 gal · 30.7 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.10 $36.19
Premium $4.86 $19.72 $39.45
Diesel $6.00 $24.35 $48.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodsville and Derry. The current time is 18:19:46.

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.