This 93.8-mile drive from Hinsdale to Londonderry, New Hampshire, will take you about 2 hours and 17 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip within the Northeast region, making it ideal for a quick journey. You'll primarily be on Franklin Pierce Highway and NH 9, offering a mixed driving experience. Budget around $15 for fuel for this adventure. With no planned stops, this route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to break it up over multiple days.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Hinsdale, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Franklin Pierce Highway
25.3 mi
35m
NH 9
11.5 mi
16m
Route 9
7.9 mi
11m
I 89
7.9 mi
9m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Everett Turnpike
7.6 mi
8m
Keene Road
5.7 mi
8m
Chesterfield Road
4.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 25.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, NH and Londonderry, NH.
1
Start on River Road
38 ft·1 sec·River Road
2
Turn right onto NH 63; NH 119
0.3 mi·44 sec·Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto NH 63
4.7 mi·8 min·Chesterfield Road
4
Continue on NH 63
3.6 mi·8 min·Route 63
5
Turn right onto NH 9
8.3 mi·11 min·Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
135 ft·2 sec·Franklin Pierce Highway
7
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12
1.3 mi·1 min·Route 9
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10
12 mi·16 min·NH 9; NH 10
Toward Hillsborough, HennikerUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi·9 min·Route 9
11
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi·8 min·Keene Road
12
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
13
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi·22 min·Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi·9 min·I 89
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
16
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi·9 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.0 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 5Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
22
Turn right onto NH 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Rockingham Road
23
Turn slight left onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi·36 sec·Smith Lane
24
Turn left onto NH 128
3.5 mi·7 min·Mammoth Road
25
Arrive at destination
NH 128
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 17-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize your day, or consider an afternoon departure if you prefer to avoid early starts. With no mandatory stops and a relatively short duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 25.3-mile stretch on Franklin Pierce Highway, and plan a fuel stop before you begin if your tank is low.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Hinsdale, NH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Londonderry, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hinsdale, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hinsdale, NH
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hinsdale, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 84.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.6 mi into trip|~18m in|NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Turn right onto NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
18.9 mi into trip|~33m in|NH 9; NH 10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10 toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
6
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
84.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
$15.10 one way
$30.20 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.61
$33.23
premium
$4.86
$17.96
$35.92
diesel
$5.61
$20.71
$41.42
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.85
$4.50
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
EV Truck/SUV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hinsdale, NH
Night
in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Londonderry, NH
Night
in Londonderry on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
2h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles along Franklin Pierce Highway. This suggests a route that balances faster-paced driving with more local road sections. The road will likely transition between different types of terrain and speed limits as you progress from Hinsdale to Londonderry, keeping the driving experience varied.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on Franklin Pierce Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 8.6 miles in near NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 93.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,287 ft224 ft
Total Climb
1,696 ft
Total Descent
1,506 ft
Highest Point
1,287 ft
~33.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,063 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hinsdale, NH and Londonderry, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough, Henniker and Boston.
Hillsborough
18.9 mi in|~33m|via NH 9; NH 10
Henniker
18.9 mi in|~33m|via NH 9; NH 10
Boston
68.9 mi in|~1h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 8.6 miles (NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Londonderry, NH before heading back.
