The drive from Claremont, NH to Hampton, NH covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, NH 11, State Route 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on NH 101.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.89 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
52.5 miles from Claremont, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 104.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 104.9 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and NH 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.9 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and NH 11. 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 Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 104.9 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 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 62.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
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.
8
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
6
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
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 Hampton, 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 101
32.9 mi
38m
NH 11
32.3 mi
37m
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 101
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Hampton, NH.
1
Start on Front Street
238 ft·12 sec·Front Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft·15 sec·Elm Street
3
Turn left onto NH 12; NH 103
0.5 mi·33 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12; NH 103
195 ft·2 sec·Opera House Square
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.1 mi·12 sec·Broad Street
6
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
426 ft·9 sec·Broad Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·15 sec·Broad Street
8
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
9
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·State Route 11
10
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi·5 min·John Stark Highway
11
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·14 sec·Elm Street
12
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Maple Street
13
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft·21 sec·Cross Street
14
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Canal Street
15
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
2.8 mi·6 min·Sunapee Street
16
Turn straight onto NH 11
2.5 mi·4 min·State Route 11
17
Continue on NH 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·Route 11
18
Continue on NH 11
4.7 mi·7 min·State Route 11
19
Take the exit onto NH 11
32 mi·37 min·NH 11
20
Continue on I 89
2.6 mi·3 min·I 89
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
22
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
26
Merge onto NH 101
33 mi·38 min·NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward US 1: Hampton, SeabrookUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Lafayette Road
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left
388 ft·30 sec
30
Turn left
66 ft·11 sec
31
Turn left
259 ft·18 sec
32
Arrive at destination
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 52.5 miles from Claremont, NH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Claremont, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 104.9 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Claremont, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Claremont, NH
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.5
0
$11.01
$5.04
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.18
$4.20
EV Truck/SUV
42
0
$14.69
$6.71
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Claremont, NH
Morning
in Claremont on Friday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, NH
Morning
in Hampton on Friday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
53°F
Webster, NH
52 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.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Claremont, NH to Hampton, NH covers 104.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, NH 11, 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 52.5 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 $16.89 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 104.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 62.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Claremont, NH and Hampton, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
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