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Trip from Londonderry, NH to Bow Bog, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Londonderry, NH

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Downtown Bow Bog, NH, NH

Bow Bog, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through New Hampshire, the 22.1-mile journey from Londonderry to Bow Bog is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this trip in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. Navigating a mix of I-93, the Alan B. Shepard Highway, and Mammoth Road, you will find this route efficient and accessible within the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Because the entire drive is quite short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return with minimal logistical planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 7.1 mi 8m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.2 mi 6m
Mammoth Road 3.5 mi 7m
Bow Bog Road 1.7 mi 4m
Rockingham Road 1.2 mi 1m
Pine Street 0.9 mi 2m
West River Road 0.8 mi 1m
Everett Turnpike 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 7.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Bow Bog, 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

1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockingham Road
4

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 North Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 93

5.2 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Hooksett
9

Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road
10

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · West River Road
11

Turn left onto Pine Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
12

Continue on Bow Bog Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road
13

Arrive at destination

Bow Bog Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 17.9 — 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

7
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn left toward I 93 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 93 North
6
10.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 93

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
4
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
17.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Hooksett

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Hooksett

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.56 one way

$7.12 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.91 $7.83
premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.46
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Londonderry, NH

Late night in Londonderry on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bow Bog, NH

Late night in Bow Bog on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°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

17 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

36m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local road navigation. You will spend about 33% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.1 miles along I-93. The personality of the road shifts as you transition from the major interstate arteries onto the Alan B. Shepard Highway and Mammoth Road. Expect a transition from fast-paced, multi-lane traffic to a more varied driving experience as you move toward your destination. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while keeping your travel time well under an hour.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on I 93.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Smith Lane.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 22.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 3.5 miles (Smith Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

463 ft 204 ft

Total Climb

511 ft

Total Descent

539 ft

Highest Point

463 ft

~20.6 mi in

Elevation Range

258 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Londonderry, NH and Bow Bog, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Hooksett.

Plymouth

10.5 mi in | ~17m | via I 93

Hooksett

17.9 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Bow Bog, 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 3.5 miles (Smith Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bow Bog, 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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