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Trip from Londonderry, NH to Boscawen, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

37.8 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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

Londonderry, NH

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Downtown Boscawen, NH, NH

Boscawen, NH

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Londonderry, NH to Boscawen, NH covers 37.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, I 93, Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
I 93 7.1 mi 8m
Styles Bridges Highway 6.4 mi 7m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.2 mi 6m
Mammoth Road 3.5 mi 7m
King Street 2.8 mi 5m
Rockingham Road 1.2 mi 1m
US 4 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Boscawen, 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 left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Continue on I 93

6.4 mi · 7 min · Styles Bridges Highway
9

Take the exit onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4
Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto US 4

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
11

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto US 4

115 ft · 1 sec · King Street
13

Continue on US 4

2.1 mi · 4 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto The Acre

113 ft · 5 sec · The Acre
15

Arrive at destination

The Acre

Where to Stop

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

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

19 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

Webster, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | Smith Lane

Turn right onto Smith Lane

Navigation decision point

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
4
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
34.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 4

Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.09 one way

$12.17 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.70 $13.39
premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.48
diesel $5.61 $8.35 $16.69

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.97 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Londonderry, NH

Afternoon in Londonderry on Saturday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boscawen, NH

Afternoon in Boscawen on Saturday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

37.8 mi in 53m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Everett Turnpike.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Smith Lane.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Smith Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.

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 Londonderry, NH to Boscawen, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.

Plymouth

10.5 mi in | ~17m | via I 93

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boscawen, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Smith Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boscawen, NH before heading back.

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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