Origin
Londonderry, NH
Morning in Londonderry on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smith Lane, Rockingham Road, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smith Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Lane | — | — |
| Rockingham Road | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | — | — |
| NH 101 East | — | — |
| NH 125 | — | — |
| Calef Highway | — | — |
| Lee Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Smith Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Somersworth, NH.
1
Start on Mammoth Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mammoth Road
2
Turn right onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Smith Lane
3
Turn straight onto Rockingham Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Turn left onto I 93 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North
5
Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
7
Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NH 125: Epping, Kingston
8
Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NH 155: Lee, Madbury
12
Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
13
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
14
Continue on Manchester Road
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manchester Road
15
Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Silver Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Silver Street
18
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
21
Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dover, Somersworth
22
Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
23
Continue on High Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
24
Turn left onto Highland Street
10 ft
·
Highland Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Londonderry, NH · 40m 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Londonderry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somersworth, NH
The final approach into Somersworth, 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
$8.47 one way
$16.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
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
Somersworth, NH
Morning in Somersworth on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Somersworth, NH covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smith Lane, Rockingham Road, I 93 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.47 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.
The drive from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Londonderry, NH to Somersworth, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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