Origin
Londonderry, NH
Late night in Londonderry on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Alton, NH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londonderry, NH
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Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Alton, NH covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncook Valley Road, Suncook Valley Highway, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 51.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suncook Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
20 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Turn left
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 Londonderry, NH and Alton, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Hooksett.
Plymouth
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 93
Hooksett
17.9 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 17.2 mi | 26m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 17.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Alton, NH.
1
Start on NH 128
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mammoth Road
2
Turn right onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Smith Lane
3
Turn straight onto NH 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hooksett
9
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
10
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West River Road
11
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Street
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
14
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
17
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
18
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
20
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
21
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
22
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
25
Continue on NH 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
27
Continue on NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
28
Turn left
336 ft
·
24 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Londonderry, NH · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alton, NH
The final approach into Alton, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.34 one way
$16.68 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Alton, NH
Late night in Alton on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
1h 23m 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 Londonderry, NH to Alton, NH covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suncook Valley Road, Suncook Valley Highway, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Londonderry, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.34 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 51.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Londonderry, NH and Alton, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Hooksett.
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