Origin
Londonderry, NH
Late night in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Auburn, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Auburn, NH
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Trip Overview
Londonderry, NH to Auburn, NH is 12 miles and takes about 25m via Mammoth Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local trip connecting two New Hampshire towns within the Northeast region. With a recommended one-day stay, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. The route is straightforward, making it a practical choice for local errands or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Wilson's Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Auburn Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Chester Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Rockingham Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beaver Brook Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Smith Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Londonderry Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mammoth Road
— 3.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Auburn, NH.
1
Start on NH 128
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mammoth Road
2
Turn right onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Smith Lane
3
Turn straight onto NH 28
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Turn left onto Auburn Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on Beaver Brook Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Brook Road
6
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
426 ft
·
9 sec
·
Londonderry Turnpike
7
Turn right onto Wilson's Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilson's Crossing Road
8
Turn left onto NH 121
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
9
Arrive at destination
Hooksett Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Smith Lane
Turn right onto Smith Lane
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Auburn Road
Turn left onto Auburn Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Wilson's Crossing Road
Turn right onto Wilson's Crossing Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 121 / Chester Road
Turn left onto NH 121 / Chester Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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
Auburn, NH
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend your entire 25 minutes navigating local streets like Mammoth Road and Auburn Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is about 3.5 miles on Mammoth Road. Expect a cruising pace as you move between towns, rather than high-speed travel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Mammoth Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 3.5 miles in near Smith Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Smith Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Auburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
414 ft
257 ft
Total Climb
212 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
414 ft
Elevation Range
157 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Mammoth 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 3.5 miles (Smith Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Auburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, 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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