Origin
Exeter, NH
Afternoon in Exeter on Saturday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exeter, NH to Candia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, NH
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Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Exeter, NH to Candia, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Old Candia Road, Newfields Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 24.4 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Old Candia Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 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 13 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 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Old Candia Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Old Deerfield Road
Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Exeter, NH and Candia, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Deerfield.
Manchester
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Deerfield
20.7 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Newfields Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Deerfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, NH and Candia, NH.
1
Start on NH 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on NH 85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newfields Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
19 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
7
Turn right
381 ft
·
9 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
9
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
10
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
12
Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
13
Arrive at destination
Old Deerfield Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Candia, NH
Afternoon in Candia on Saturday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
33m 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 Exeter, NH to Candia, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Old Candia Road, Newfields 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 12.2 miles from Exeter, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Exeter, NH and Candia, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Deerfield.
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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