Origin
Hampstead, NH
Afternoon in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Londonderry, NH
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Hampstead to Londonderry is 12.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Hampstead Road and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local excursion. The route is primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward drive without highway speeds. It's a quick connection between two New Hampshire towns, perfect for a brief outing or a simple transfer.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Pillsbury Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Ash Street Extension | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pinkerton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Folsom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Londonderry, NH.
Start on West Road
Turn left onto NH 121
Turn left onto Derry Road
Continue on Hampstead Road
Continue on East Derry Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
Continue on Folsom Road
Continue on North High Street
Turn right onto Ash Street Extension
Continue on Pillsbury Road
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
Continue on Pillsbury Road
Turn right onto NH 128
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Derry Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Ash Street Extension
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Londonderry on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is an all-surface-road route, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter numerous turns along Hampstead Road, Main Street, and Pillsbury Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.8 miles on Hampstead Road. Expect a local driving experience with frequent changes in direction.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near Derry Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (Ash Street Extension): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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