Origin
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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
28m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Londonderry, NH
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Trip Overview
Hampstead to Londonderry is 12.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Hampstead Road and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local excursion. The route is primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward drive without highway speeds. It's a quick connection between two New Hampshire towns, perfect for a brief outing or a simple transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Pillsbury Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Ash Street Extension | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pinkerton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Folsom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampstead Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Londonderry, NH.
1
Start on West Road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Road
2
Turn left onto NH 121
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Derry Road
461 ft
·
11 sec
·
Derry Road
4
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
5
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Derry Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
384 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
10
Continue on Folsom Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Folsom Road
11
Continue on North High Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North High Street
12
Turn right onto Ash Street Extension
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street Extension
13
Continue on Pillsbury Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pillsbury Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pillsbury Road
15
Continue on Pillsbury Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pillsbury Road
16
Turn right onto NH 128
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mammoth Road
17
Arrive at destination
NH 128
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Derry Road
Turn left onto Derry Road
Navigation decision point
6
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Ash Street Extension
Turn right onto Ash Street Extension
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Pillsbury Road
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Turn right onto NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
7:32 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
This is an all-surface-road route, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter numerous turns along Hampstead Road, Main Street, and Pillsbury Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.8 miles on Hampstead Road. Expect a local driving experience with frequent changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Hampstead Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near Derry Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (Ash Street Extension): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Hampstead Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (Ash Street Extension): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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