How far is Alstead, NH from Londonderry, NH?

The driving distance from Alstead, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78 mi
02h 02m
Flight
53.57 mi
86.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78 mi
Kilometers
125.53 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londonderry
Tue, Sep 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Alstead
Tue, Sep 15, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alstead
2026-09-15T19:29
Arrive Londonderry
Tue, Sep 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Alstead
38.9 mi
01h 01m
To Londonderry
39.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alstead and Londonderry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alstead and Londonderry.

  1. 1

    Start on Mechanic Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Forest Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Forest Road

  3. 3

    Continue on NH Route 123

    4.8 mi · 12 min · NH Route 123

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dartmouth College Road

    83 m · 7 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 10

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Telephone Road

    942 ft · 18 sec · Telephone Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Forest Road East

    1519 ft · 29 sec · Forest Road East

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 123 North

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Route 123 North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    577 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Smith Lane

    699 ft · 36 sec · Smith Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alstead and Londonderry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 31%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 10%
Route 123 North
7.39 mi · 9%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
NH Route 123
4.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
01h 01m from Alstead
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alstead and Clear near Londonderry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alstead to Londonderry?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Alstead and 39.1 miles from Londonderry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alstead and Clear near Londonderry.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henniker, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henniker.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alstead and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.22 km).

Alstead

#1 Alstead

City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,951
Coordinates43.1489700, -72.3606400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Londonderry

#2 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)
End: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.52
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $11.76 $23.52
Mid-grade $4.84 $13.30 $26.60
Premium $5.29 $14.54 $29.09
Diesel $6.10 $16.78 $33.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alstead and Londonderry. The current time is 19:29:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.