Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londonderry, NH
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Atkinson, NH
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Londonderry, NH to Atkinson, NH is 17.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Hampshire, making it a simple point-to-point option. Given its brief duration and minimal highway driving, it's best suited for a quick errand or a scenic detour if you're in the area. You'll primarily be on surface roads for this leg.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pillsbury Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gilcreast Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Indian Rock Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Range Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Atkinson, NH.
Start on NH 128
Turn left onto Pillsbury Road
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
Continue on Gilcreast Road
Turn left onto NH 102
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn right onto NH 121
Continue on NH 121
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Pillsbury Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 102 / Nashua Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Londonderry on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Isolated Rain And Snow Showers
Destination
Late night in Atkinson on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features 24% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway covering 4.3 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads relatively quickly. The majority of your time will be spent on surface roads, indicated by the "Mostly surface roads" profile. Expect a typical suburban or town driving experience with frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through local streets.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pillsbury Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Pillsbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NH 102 / Nashua Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Londonderry, NH to Atkinson, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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