Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Weare Corner, NH
Connor Scott McManus
Londonderry, NH to Weare Corner, NH is 39.4 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 495 and Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in New Hampshire. It's a straightforward drive that offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion or an easy connection between points in the area. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NH 107 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pillsbury Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gilcreast Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Zealand Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 134 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,548 veh/hr typical · worst 4,257
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Weare Corner, 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
Merge onto MA 213
Continue on MA 213
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NH 107
Turn left onto New Zealand Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NH 102 / Nashua Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.56 one way
$13.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Londonderry on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Weare Corner on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
55°F
Lawrence, MA
20 mi in
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 a mixed highway and surface road profile. For about 16.8 miles, you'll be on I 495, which constitutes 51% of the total trip. After leaving the highway, expect a shift to surface roads for the remainder of the 39.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 16.8 miles, indicating a significant portion dedicated to faster, more direct travel before transitioning to local routes.
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 2 miles in near NH 102 / Nashua Road.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (NH 102 / Nashua Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
610 ft
Highest Point
414 ft
Elevation Range
353 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Londonderry, NH and Weare Corner, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill and Salisbury.
Haverhill
Salisbury
Founded 1722
Londonderry is a large town in New Hampshire known for its apple orchards.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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