Origin
Londonderry, NH
Afternoon in Londonderry on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Belmont, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
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Belmont, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Belmont, NH covers 51.7 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 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Belmont, NH covers 51.7 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 16 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 18 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
551 ft
245 ft
Total Climb
543 ft
Total Descent
406 ft
Highest Point
551 ft
~51.7 mi in
Elevation Range
306 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Smith Lane.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 7 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
46.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Ti...
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Belmont, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.
Plymouth
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 93
Tilton
46.5 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| 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 |
| Depot Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tilton Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Rockingham Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Belmont, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
12
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NH 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NH 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
15
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
NH 140
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Londonderry, NH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belmont, NH
The final approach into Belmont, 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
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Belmont, NH
Afternoon in Belmont on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
26 mi in
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
8 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 Belmont, NH covers 51.7 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 25.9 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 $8.32 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 51.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 Belmont, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 245 ft to 551 ft elevation with about 543 ft of total climbing.
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