Origin
Hooksett, NH
Night in Hooksett on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooksett, NH to Exeter, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooksett, NH
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Exeter, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Hooksett to Exeter, this 36.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across New Hampshire. Expect to spend about 47 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-93, the Everett Turnpike, and NH 101 to complete the trek. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this short-haul excursion. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, efficient route that prioritizes speed and directness over leisurely detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Newfields Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Exeter, NH.
1
Start on Rosedale Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rosedale Street
2
Continue on Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
3
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
4
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
8
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
11
Merge onto NH 101
25 mi
·
29 min
·
NH 101
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto NH 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newfields Road
14
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Water Street
16
Arrive at destination
NH 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Hooksett, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 34.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
34.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Exeter, NH
Night in Exeter on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
61°F
Fremont, NH
18 mi in
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
12 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
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will find that the personality of the road is defined by its efficiency, as it is designed to move traffic quickly rather than offer a winding, scenic experience. A significant portion of your time—specifically a 25.1-mile stretch—will be spent cruising along NH 101. While the transit is largely a smooth, high-speed interstate grind, the transition between these major roads keeps the drive moving steadily. Because you are on high-capacity highways for the vast majority of the 36.2 miles, you can expect a predictable and consistent pace from start to finish.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
427 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
546 ft
Highest Point
427 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
404 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.
Between Hooksett, NH and Exeter, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Newfields.
Boston
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 93
Portsmouth
8.4 mi in
|
~12m
Newfields
34.3 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 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 Exeter, 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Exeter, 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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