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Trip from Stratham Station, 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

59m

Distance

42.4 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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

Londonderry, NH

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Trip Overview

Stratham Station, NH to Londonderry, NH is 42.4 miles and takes about 59 minutes via NH 101 and Alan B Shepard Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway profile, this is a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick hop between locations. Plan for a simple transit with minimal fuss, making it ideal when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 28.3 mi 33m
Alan B Shepard Highway 4 mi 5m
Portsmouth Avenue 3.7 mi 7m
Mammoth Road 3.5 mi 7m
Rockingham Road 1 mi 1m
Depot Road 0.9 mi 2m
Smith Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 28.3 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Depot Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Depot Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto NH 33

1.5 mi · 2 min · Portsmouth Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto NH 108

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
4

Continue on NH 108

2.0 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto NH 101

28 mi · 33 min · NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
10

Turn right onto NH 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rockingham Road
11

Turn slight left onto Smith Lane

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Smith Lane
12

Turn left onto NH 128

3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road
13

Arrive at destination

NH 128

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fremont, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fremont, NH

21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Stratham Station, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue

Enter roundabout onto NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue toward NH 108 South: Exeter

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
5
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in | NH 101

Merge onto NH 101

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.3 mi into trip | ~43m 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
37.4 mi into trip | ~49m 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

$6.83 one way

$13.65 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.51 $15.02
premium $4.86 $8.12 $16.24
diesel $5.61 $9.36 $18.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.94 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stratham Station, NH

Morning in Stratham Station on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Londonderry, NH

Morning in Londonderry on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Fremont, NH

21 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

15 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

59m 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 is mostly highway, with 67% of the route on major roads like NH 101 and Alan B Shepard Highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.3 miles on NH 101 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a segment with frequent exits and merges as you navigate through built-up areas before reaching your destination.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on NH 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Alan B Shepard Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue.

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 42.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.4 miles (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Stratham Station, NH to Londonderry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

33.3 mi in | ~43m | via I 93

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.3 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 2.4 miles (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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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