Origin
Durham, NH
Late night in Durham on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durham, NH to Londonderry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durham, NH
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Londonderry, NH
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Trip Overview
This 44-mile drive from Durham to Londonderry, New Hampshire, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Given its short duration and modest $7 estimated fuel cost, it's an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. The journey utilizes main roads like NH 101 and the Alan B Shepard Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. With no recommended stops, you can tailor the pace to your liking, making it a flexible option for a quick travel day. This route is perfect for those looking for an uncomplicated way to travel between these two New Hampshire locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Concord Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Rockingham Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pettee Brook Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham, NH and Londonderry, NH.
1
Start on Mill Road
145 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Madbury Road
457 ft
·
15 sec
·
Madbury Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Pettee Brook Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pettee Brook Lane
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 4 West
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto US 4
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
11
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
17
Turn right onto NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
18
Turn slight left onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Smith Lane
19
Turn left onto NH 128
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mammoth Road
20
Arrive at destination
NH 128
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Durham, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madbury Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Madbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pettee Brook Lane
Keep slight left at fork onto Pettee Brook Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 4 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 4 West
8
35 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Londonderry, NH
Late night in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
15 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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 20.3 miles on NH 101, which likely offers a more consistent pace. The route incorporates highways such as the Alan B Shepard Highway alongside other main roads like Calef Highway. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and potentially more varied conditions as you navigate through different stretches. This variety means you'll experience different road personalities as you progress towards Londonderry.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Madbury Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Madbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Pettee Brook Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
429 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
621 ft
Total Descent
252 ft
Highest Point
429 ft
~25.1 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Durham, NH to Londonderry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
35 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Londonderry, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Madbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Pettee Brook Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Londonderry, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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