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Trip from Hampton, NH to Londonderry, NH

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Drive Time

56m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

town in New Hampshire

Hampton, NH

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town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Londonderry, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, NH to Londonderry, NH covers 41.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, I 93, Lafayette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.70 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.8 miles from Hampton, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 56m highway drive covering 41.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and I 93. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 495.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 41.6 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 (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / Lafayette Road

Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 495

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 toward I 495 South: Worcester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89 Toward I 495 South: Worcester
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 105 Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Ma...
8
38.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
9
39.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua

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

Use the left lane. Exit 4 Toward NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Hampton, NH and Londonderry, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Nashua.

Salem New Hampshire

23.2 mi in | ~30m

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

23.2 mi in | ~30m

Nashua

39.1 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 16.3 mi 18m
I 93 11.6 mi 13m
Lafayette Road 3.7 mi 7m
Loop Connector 3.3 mi 4m
Blue Star Turnpike 2.4 mi 2m
Pillsbury Road 1.2 mi 2m
Gilcreast Road 0.7 mi 1m
Nashua Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 16.3 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Londonderry, NH.

1

Start on this road

159 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 1

3.7 mi · 7 min · Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto NH 107

0.5 mi · 49 sec · NH 107
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

2.4 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Turnpike
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

16 mi · 18 min · I 495
Exit 89 Toward I 495 South: Worcester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 105 Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on MA 213

3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
10

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 93

9.9 mi · 11 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

176 ft · 8 sec
Exit 4 Toward NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto Gilcreast Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gilcreast Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on Pillsbury Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Pillsbury Road
17

Continue on Pillsbury Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Road
18

Turn right onto NH 128

74 ft · 1 sec · Mammoth Road
19

Arrive at destination

NH 128

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 20.8 miles from Hampton, NH, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 41.6 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.8 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hampton, 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 Hampton, NH

This is one driving day of about 41.6 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 16.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from Hampton, NH · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

21 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Hampton, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Londonderry, NH

The final approach into Londonderry, 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 Londonderry, 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

$6.70 one way

$13.39 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.37 $14.74
premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
diesel $5.61 $9.18 $18.37

Estimated Tolls: $0.17

Blue Star Turnpike (2.4 mi) $0.17

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

$7

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hampton, NH

Afternoon in Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

Londonderry, NH

Afternoon in Londonderry on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

56m 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 Londonderry, NH covers 41.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 93, Lafayette 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 20.8 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 $6.70 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 13 significant decision points across 41.6 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 (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hampton, NH and Londonderry, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Nashua.

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