Trip from Claremont, NH to Exeter, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 25m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 14m

5 PM

2h 24m

8 PM

2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Claremont, NH

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town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Exeter, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Claremont, NH to Exeter, NH covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 11, NH 101, State Route 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on NH 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.9 miles from Claremont, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 97.7 miles, with most of the trip on NH 11 and NH 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 miles on NH 11.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NH 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 11 and NH 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 97.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elm Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

70 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

95.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10 Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Claremont, NH and Exeter, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.

Boston

56 mi in | ~1h 14m

Portsmouth

70 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 11	32.3 mi	37m
NH 101	25.1 mi	29m
State Route 11	9.4 mi	14m
Everett Turnpike	7.6 mi	8m
I 93	5.7 mi	6m
John Stark Highway	4.6 mi	5m
Sunapee Street	2.8 mi	6m
I 89	2.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NH 11 — 32.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Exeter, NH.

Start on Front Street

238 ft · 12 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

354 ft · 15 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto NH 12; NH 103

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12; NH 103

195 ft · 2 sec · Opera House Square

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Broad Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

426 ft · 9 sec · Broad Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Broad Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 11

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Maple Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto Cross Street

472 ft · 21 sec · Cross Street

Turn right onto Canal Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Canal Street

Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103

2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

Turn straight onto NH 11

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

Continue on NH 11

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Route 11

Continue on NH 11

4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 11

Take the exit onto NH 11

32 mi · 37 min · NH 11

Continue on I 89

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

Merge onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

Merge onto NH 101

25 mi · 29 min · NH 101

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 10 Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NH 85

0.9 mi · 1 min · Newfields Road

Continue on NH 85

0.5 mi · 1 min · Water Street

At end of road, turn left onto NH 27

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

NH 27

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Claremont, NH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Exeter, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Claremont, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Claremont, NH

This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Claremont, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NH 11 for about 32.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.9 mi from Claremont, NH · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner, NH

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Grantham, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Claremont, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Exeter, NH

The final approach into Exeter, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Exeter, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.73 one way

$31.46 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$17.31	$34.61
premium	$4.86	$18.71	$37.42
diesel	$5.61	$21.57	$43.14

Estimated Tolls: $0.54

Everett Turnpike (7.6 mi) $0.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.3	$10.26	$4.69
Efficient EV	24.4	$8.55	$3.91
EV Truck/SUV	39.1	$13.68	$6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Claremont, NH

Evening in Claremont on Thursday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Exeter, NH

Evening in Exeter on Thursday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 0 to 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

36°F

Warner, NH

49 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Claremont, NH to Exeter, NH covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 11, NH 101, State Route 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.9 miles from Claremont, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.73 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.

Between Claremont, NH and Exeter, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.

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Trip from Claremont, NH to Exeter, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Exeter, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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