Origin
Londonderry, NH
Late night in Londonderry on Saturday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Barnstead, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Barnstead, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 40.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncook Valley Highway, I 93, Suncook Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Suncook Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 40.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suncook Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 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 3.5 miles in near Smith Lane.
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 40.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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
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.
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 Barnstead, 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 Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| 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 Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Barnstead, 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
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Suncook Valley Road
26
Turn right onto Parade Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parade Road
27
Arrive at destination
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Parade Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Londonderry, NH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnstead, NH
The final approach into Barnstead, 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
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Barnstead, NH
Late night in Barnstead on Saturday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
7 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 5m 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 Barnstead, NH covers 40.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suncook Valley Highway, I 93, Suncook Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.55 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 40.7 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Between Londonderry, NH and Barnstead, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Hooksett.
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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