Origin
Londonderry, NH
Night in Londonderry on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Bristol, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
64.5 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Bristol, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway within New Hampshire, this 64.5-mile trip from Londonderry to Bristol is an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. You should expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a manageable drive without the need for an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the Styles Bridges Highway, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93 to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting about $10 for fuel will comfortably cover the transit costs for this distance. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state, you will find the logistics straightforward, allowing you to spend more time at your destination rather than behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 30 mi | 33m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| NH 104 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Rockingham Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 30 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Bristol, 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 left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left
115 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
13
Turn left onto NH 104
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 104
14
Continue on NH 104; NH 3A
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Londonderry, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 58.8 — 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
8
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
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 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Turn left toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Bristol, NH
Night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
4 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
1h 23m 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 offers a mixed experience, transitioning from regional highways to the efficiency of the interstate system. With a highway share of 36%, you will encounter a blend of traffic patterns as you move toward Bristol. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip spans 30 miles along the Styles Bridges Highway, providing a consistent pace before you merge onto larger thoroughfares. Expect the road personality to shift from local road segments to the more structured environment of I-93. It is a balanced drive that requires you to stay alert through changing speed limits and varying road types throughout the 83-minute transit.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
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 64.5 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
711 ft
240 ft
Total Climb
760 ft
Total Descent
711 ft
Highest Point
711 ft
~50.7 mi in
Elevation Range
471 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 Londonderry, NH and Bristol, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, New Hampton and Nh Fish & Game.
Plymouth
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 93
New Hampton
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Nh Fish & Game
58.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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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