Origin
Hooksett, NH
Morning in Hooksett on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooksett, NH to Londonderry, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Londonderry, NH
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Trip Overview
Hooksett to Londonderry is 19.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via I-93, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, offering a straightforward drive between two Northeast communities. Expect a mixed driving profile that balances highway speeds with local road transitions. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute extension, or a simple journey to a nearby destination without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Rockingham Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Londonderry, 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
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
13
Turn right onto NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
14
Turn slight left onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Smith Lane
15
Turn left onto NH 128
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mammoth Road
16
Arrive at destination
NH 128
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 14.6 — 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
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
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
30m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 45% of the journey on highways like I-93 and Alan B Shepard Highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.7 miles on I-93, providing a taste of faster travel. The route transitions from the interstate to roads like Mammoth Road, suggesting a shift in pace and environment. It's not a purely monotonous interstate grind, nor is it entirely rural backroads; rather, it offers a blend that reflects its short distance between two points.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.9 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 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hooksett, NH to Londonderry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 93
About the Cities
Arriving in Londonderry, NH
Full guide →Londonderry is a large town in New Hampshire known for its apple orchards.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 93. 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 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): 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 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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