Origin
Newton, NH
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, 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
48m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, NH
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Londonderry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 31-mile journey from Newton to Londonderry, New Hampshire, is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable drive that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip very affordable. Because the start and end points are both within the same region, you won't face significant environmental shifts, allowing for a straightforward transition. This route is perfect for travelers who want a efficient, low-stress commute between these two New Hampshire towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Loop Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Newton Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| I 495 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pillsbury Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kenoza Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, NH and Londonderry, NH.
1
Start on Highland Street
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn right onto NH 108
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on NH 108
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newton Road
4
Turn straight onto MA 110
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenoza Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto MA 110; MA 125
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
White Street
7
Continue on MA 110
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Emerson Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto MA 110; MA 113
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Square
9
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
13
Merge onto I 495
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 213
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
17
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 93
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
176 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Gilcreast Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilcreast Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on Pillsbury Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pillsbury Road
24
Continue on Pillsbury Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pillsbury Road
25
Turn right onto NH 128
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mammoth Road
26
Arrive at destination
NH 128
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Newton, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square
At end of road, turn right onto MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square
Navigation decision point
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Ma...
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
9
28.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Londonderry, NH
Late night in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lawrence, MA
16 mi in
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
5 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
48m 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 31-mile trek offers a mixed drive profile that transitions between local roads and major infrastructure. With a 45% highway share, you will experience a balance of controlled speeds and faster-paced travel. Your time on the road is highlighted by an 11.6-mile stretch on I-93, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. You will navigate using a combination of Newton Road and the Loop Connector before hitting the interstate, creating a varied experience that prevents the monotony of a purely highway-bound journey. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from local thoroughfares onto the more structured flow of the interstate.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 7.4 miles in near MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square.
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 14 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
414 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
430 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
414 ft
~31 mi in
Elevation Range
379 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 Newton, NH and Londonderry, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Nashua.
Salem New Hampshire
12.6 mi in
|
~21m
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
12.6 mi in
|
~21m
Nashua
28.4 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 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 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 7.4 miles (MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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