Origin
Londonderry, NH
Morning in Londonderry on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Franklin, NH
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londonderry, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Franklin, NH covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.76 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
24.3 miles from Londonderry, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Franklin, NH covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Smith Lane.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 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: 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
44.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 3; NH 11 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Londonderry, NH to Franklin, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Central Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Rockingham Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 16.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Franklin, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 19
Toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
10
Turn left onto NH 132
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Highland Mountain Road
11
Continue on NH 132
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
12
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 3; NH 11
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 24.3 miles from Londonderry, NH, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 48.5 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, 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 48.5 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Londonderry, 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 Styles Bridges Highway for about 16.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Londonderry, NH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, NH
The final approach into Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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
$7.76 one way
$15.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Franklin, NH
Morning in Franklin on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
1h 8m 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 Franklin, NH covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.76 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 48.5 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: 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.
On the drive from Londonderry, NH to Franklin, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
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