Origin
Candia, NH
Morning in Candia on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Candia, NH to Hampton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Candia, NH
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Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
Candia, NH to Hampton, NH is 28.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via NH 101 and State Route 27, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Hampshire, making it a convenient local journey. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, ideal for a quick excursion or connecting between points in southern New Hampshire. You'll find the travel time quite manageable, allowing for a relaxed pace. This route is perfect if you're looking for a short, efficient drive without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 79% of the journey on faster roads, making it a highway-focused experience. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of 18.6 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route incorporates State Route 27 and Critchett Road, which might introduce some variations in speed and road type as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth, direct drive for the majority of the 28.6 miles, with minimal complex intersections on the main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and State Route 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near NH 27; NH 107 / State Route 27.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (NH 27; NH 107 / State Route 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 27; NH 107 / State Route 27
Turn left onto NH 27; NH 107 / State Route 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left toward NH 101 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 East
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| State Route 27 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Critchett Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Lafayette Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dudley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Deerfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Deerfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Hampton, NH.
1
Start on Old Deerfield Road
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
2
Turn left onto Critchett Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Critchett Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dudley Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Dudley Road
4
Turn right onto NH 107
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Deerfield Road
5
Continue on NH 107
55 ft
·
5 sec
·
Deerfield Road
6
Turn left onto NH 27; NH 107
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 27
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NH 107
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Freetown Road
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 107
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101 East
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto NH 101
19 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
388 ft
·
30 sec
14
Turn left
66 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn left
259 ft
·
18 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hampton, NH
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Candia, NH to Hampton, NH covers 28.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, State Route 27, Critchett Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Candia, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (NH 27; NH 107 / State Route 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Candia, NH to Hampton, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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