Origin
Hampton, NH
Evening in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Hampton, NH to Candia, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, NH to Candia, NH covers 30.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Exeter-Hampton Expressway, Old Candia Road, Exeter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.2 miles, with most of the trip on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Old Candia Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.6 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
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.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Old Candia Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NH 27 / Exeter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 27 / Exeter Road
Turn left onto NH 27 / Exeter Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NH 101 West
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
27 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampton, NH to Candia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Deerfield along the way.
Deerfield
26.6 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 24.6 mi | 28m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Exeter Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Deerfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 24.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Candia, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NH 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Exeter Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NH 101 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Candia on Thursday
Local time
5:45 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.
Road read
40m 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 Hampton, NH to Candia, NH covers 30.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Exeter-Hampton Expressway, Old Candia Road, Exeter 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 15.1 miles from Hampton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NH 27 / Exeter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampton, NH to Candia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Deerfield along the way.
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