Exeter, NH Road Trips
Drivers starting from Exeter, NH have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 26 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Exeter, NH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
38.3 mi
Goffstown, NH
Quickest Drive
26m
Portsmouth, NH
Plan Around Exeter, NH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Exeter, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Exeter, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Exeter, NH
Driving from Exeter, NH
Expect an average of 26 miles and about 42m behind the wheel when leaving Exeter, NH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 38 miles (59m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Exeter, NH most often head toward Goffstown, NH (38.3 mi, 59m), Salem, NH (26.5 mi, 45m), Derry Village, NH (26.5 mi, 44m), Chester, NH (21.2 mi, 34m), and Portsmouth, NH (17.1 mi, 26m). 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 26-mile trip from Exeter, NH, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Exeter, NH and 1 routes heading into Exeter, NH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 38 miles.
The longest mapped route from Exeter, NH covers 38 miles and takes approximately 59m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Exeter, NH runs about 26 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 26-mile trip from Exeter, NH costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Exeter, NH include Goffstown, NH, Salem, NH, Derry Village, NH and Chester, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Exeter, NH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,138
Median Income
$83,862
Median Home Value
$349,300
Median Age
44.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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