Swanzey, NH Road Trips
Swanzey, NH serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 93 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Swanzey, NH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
119.4 mi
Portsmouth, NH
Quickest Drive
1h 49m
Derry, NH
Plan Around Swanzey, NH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Swanzey, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Swanzey, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Swanzey, NH
Driving from Swanzey, NH
On average, trips departing from Swanzey, NH run 93 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 98 miles (2h 29m), while the shortest is just 87 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Swanzey, NH are Dover, NH (98.3 mi, 2h 29m) and Laconia, NH (86.7 mi, 2h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NH currently averages around $4.14 per gallon. For the typical 93-mile trip from Swanzey, NH, budget about $15 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Swanzey, NH and 4 routes heading into Swanzey, NH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 87 to 98 miles.
The longest mapped route from Swanzey, NH covers 98 miles and takes approximately 2h 29m. Shorter options start at just 87 miles.
The average route from Swanzey, NH runs about 93 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.14/gallon for regular), the average 93-mile trip from Swanzey, NH costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Swanzey, NH include Dover, NH and Laconia, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Swanzey, NH at a Glance
Founded
1753
Elevation
492 ft
Area
17 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q2418091), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Swanzey, NH
Swanzey is in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
The Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House, 27 Main St, ☏ +1 603 357-6624. (updated Jan 2016)
Travel tips adapted from Swanzey on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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