Origin
Londonderry, NH
Evening in Londonderry on Thursday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Hampton, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Hampton, NH covers 42.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Lafayette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Hampton, NH covers 42.1 miles and takes about 58m, 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 21 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 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2 miles in near NH 102 / Nashua Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (NH 102 / Nashua Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NH 102 / Nashua Road
Turn left onto NH 102 / Nashua Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5B
Toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
8
37.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Hampton, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Kingston.
Haverhill
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
Salisbury
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
Kingston
37.5 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Lafayette Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pillsbury Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gilcreast Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NH 107 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Hampton, NH.
1
Start on NH 128
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mammoth Road
2
Turn left onto Pillsbury Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pillsbury Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pillsbury Road
4
Continue on Gilcreast Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilcreast Road
5
Turn left onto NH 102
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 48
Toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
9
Merge onto MA 213
250 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Connector
Exit 1A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
10
Continue on MA 213
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
Exit 48
Toward MA 213 East: Methuen
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
12
Merge onto I 495
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 1
Toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto NH 107
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NH 107
17
Turn left onto US 1
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
388 ft
·
30 sec
19
Turn left
66 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn left
259 ft
·
18 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Londonderry, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampton, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hampton, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
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.
Destination
Hampton, NH
Evening in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
58m 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 Hampton, NH covers 42.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Lafayette Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.78 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (NH 102 / Nashua Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Londonderry, NH and Hampton, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Kingston.
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