Durham, NH Road Trips
Durham, NH serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 44 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Durham, NH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
53.2 mi
Milford, NH
Quickest Drive
51m
Manchester, NH
Plan Around Durham, NH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Durham, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Durham, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Durham, NH
Driving from Durham, NH
On average, trips departing from Durham, NH run 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 5m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 53 miles (1h 19m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Durham, NH include Milford, NH (53.2 mi, 1h 19m), Londonderry, NH (44 mi, 1h 4m), and City of Manchester, NH (36.2 mi, 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 44-mile trip from Durham, NH, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Durham, NH and 4 routes heading into Durham, NH, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 53 miles.
The longest mapped route from Durham, NH covers 53 miles and takes approximately 1h 19m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.
The average route from Durham, NH runs about 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 44-mile trip from Durham, NH costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Durham, NH include Milford, NH, Londonderry, NH and City of Manchester, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Durham, NH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,577
Median Income
$109,934
Median Home Value
$451,000
Median Age
20.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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