Origin
Northwood, NH
Morning in Northwood on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood, 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
57m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood, NH
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Londonderry, NH
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Trip Overview
Northwood, NH to Londonderry, NH is 33.6 miles and takes about 57 minutes via NH 101 and Alan B Shepard Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for much of the drive, with plenty of opportunities to exit the main thoroughfares. It's a straightforward route that's easy to manage for a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Mammoth Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Deerfield Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, NH and Londonderry, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NH 43
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on NH 43
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain View Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
5
Turn slight left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
7
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
8
Turn left onto NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
9
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
10
Continue on NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge onto NH 101
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
18
Turn right onto NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
19
Turn slight left onto Smith Lane
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Smith Lane
20
Turn left onto NH 128
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mammoth Road
21
Arrive at destination
NH 128
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Northwood, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
28.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
17 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
1 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
57m 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?
About 23% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main highway is 7.7 miles on NH 101. You'll notice the transitions between the faster highway sections and the more frequent intersections of local roads. Be prepared for numerous turns as you navigate the area.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 43 / Mountain Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Northwood, NH to Londonderry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
24.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on NH 101. 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 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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