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Trip from Loudon, NH to Londonderry, NH

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

Drive Time

51m

Distance

35.9 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Loudon, NH

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

Londonderry, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit through New Hampshire, this 35.9-mile connection between Loudon and Londonderry is an efficient choice. The trip takes approximately 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-93, the Alan B. Shepard Highway, and the Everett Turnpike. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is sufficient for this direct run through the Northeast. Because the route is compact and straightforward, it serves as a reliable link for commuters or travelers moving between these two points without the need for extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
I 93 7.7 mi 9m
Alan B Shepard Highway 4 mi 5m
Mammoth Road 3.5 mi 7m
I 393 3.2 mi 4m
Rocky Pond Road 1.6 mi 2m
Sheep Davis Road 1.1 mi 1m
Rockingham Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudon, NH and Londonderry, NH.

1

Start on South Village Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · South Village Road
2

Turn right onto NH 106

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rocky Pond Road
3

Continue on NH 106

0.2 mi · 15 sec · NH Route 106
4

Continue on NH 106

524 ft · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road
5

Continue on NH 106

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sheep Davis Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
7

Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 393; US 4; US 202
8

Continue on I 393; US 202

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 393; US 202
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
10

Merge onto I 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
11

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.0 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
17

Turn right onto NH 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rockingham Road
18

Turn slight left onto Smith Lane

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Smith Lane
19

Turn left onto NH 128

3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road
20

Arrive at destination

NH 128

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

18 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

Derry, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Loudon, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
6
17.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
19.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
26.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
5
30.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.78 one way

$11.56 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.36 $12.72
premium $4.86 $6.87 $13.75
diesel $5.61 $7.93 $15.85

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Loudon, NH

Late night in Loudon on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Londonderry, NH

Late night in Londonderry on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your journey spent on major thoroughfares. You should expect a consistent pace, as the route transitions smoothly across interstate segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.9-mile run on the Everett Turnpike. While the drive lacks technical turns or slow-moving backroads, it offers a predictable experience for those who prefer staying on high-speed lanes. Prepare for a functional, no-nonsense commute that favors speed over winding scenery.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 11 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

421 ft 240 ft

Total Climb

399 ft

Total Descent

366 ft

Highest Point

421 ft

~12.8 mi in

Elevation Range

180 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Loudon, NH and Londonderry, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Boston.

Lebanon

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Boston

19.1 mi in | ~26m | via I 93

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.76 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.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Londonderry, 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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