The drive from Londonderry, NH to Charlestown, NH covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, NH 11, Claremont Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.75 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.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Londonderry, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 91.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and NH 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and NH 11. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 91.6 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: 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 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
8
25.1 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
60 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|NH 11
Take the exit onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...
8
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|NH 11
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...
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 Charlestown, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee, Newport and Claremont.
Plymouth
10.5 mi in|~17m|via I 93
White River Junction Vermont
24.6 mi in|~34m
Sunapee
60 mi in|~1h 16m|via NH 11
Newport
60 mi in|~1h 16m|via NH 11
Claremont
60 mi in|~1h 16m|via NH 11
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
34.7 mi
40m
NH 11
10.8 mi
20m
Claremont Road
7.4 mi
11m
I 93
7.1 mi
8m
Everett Turnpike
7 mi
8m
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi
6m
John Stark Highway
4.6 mi
5m
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 34.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Charlestown, 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 NorthUse 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
7.0 mi·8 min·Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction VermontUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 89
35 mi·40 min·I 89
11
Take the exit onto NH 11
0.2 mi·31 sec·NH 11
Exit 12Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11
154 ft·11 sec·NH 11
Exit 12Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
13
Continue on NH 11
10 mi·20 min·NH 11
14
Turn left onto Cross Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·Cross Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Maple Street
16
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·12 sec·Elm Street
17
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi·5 min·John Stark Highway
18
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·State Route 11
19
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
20
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.1 mi·9 sec·Broad Street
21
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
463 ft·6 sec·Tremont Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11
58 ft·6 sec·Opera House Square
23
Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12
1.0 mi·1 min·Pleasant Street
24
Continue on NH 11; NH 12
2.1 mi·3 min·Charlestown Road
25
Continue on NH 11; NH 12
7.4 mi·11 min·Claremont Road
26
Continue on NH 12
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
27
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
143 ft·6 sec·Sullivan Street
28
Continue on Sullivan Street
90 ft·2 sec·Sullivan Street
29
Arrive at destination
Sullivan Street
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 45.8 miles from Londonderry, NH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlestown, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Londonderry, 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 Londonderry, NH
This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Londonderry, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Londonderry, NH
· 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlestown, NH
The final approach into Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$10
near mile 82.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.75 one way
$29.49 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.22
$32.45
premium
$4.86
$17.54
$35.08
diesel
$5.61
$20.22
$40.45
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Everett Turnpike
(7 mi)$0.49
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Charlestown, NH
Afternoon
in Charlestown on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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.
Temperature spread
17 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
2h 6m 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 Charlestown, NH covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, NH 11, Claremont 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 45.8 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 $14.75 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 16 significant decision points across 91.6 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: 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 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Londonderry, NH and Charlestown, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee, Newport and Claremont.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
