How far is Brookline, NH from Peterborough, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Peterborough, NH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.18 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.52 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peterborough
Mon, Aug 3, 12:36 PM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Mon, Aug 3, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-08-03T11:53
Arrive Peterborough
Mon, Aug 3, 12:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Brookline
12.6 mi
00h 21m
To Peterborough
12.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookline and Peterborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookline and Peterborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    743 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

  5. 5

    Continue on NH Route 13

    1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1758 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 101

    54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass

    49 m · 10 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ames Court

    53 m · 9 sec · Ames Court

  14. 14

    Turn right

    77 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mercer Avenue

    68 m · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Peterborough Bypass

    529 ft · 15 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peterborough Bypass

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline and Peterborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 37%
NH Route 13
4.96 mi · 20%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 16%
Route 13
3.39 mi · 13%
Elm Street
1.38 mi · 5%
Milford Street
1.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 21m from Brookline
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Brookline and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peterborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookline to Peterborough?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Brookline and 12.6 miles from Peterborough.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Brookline and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peterborough.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilton, 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 Wilton.

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Peterborough

#2 Peterborough

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

Population6,743
Coordinates42.8706400, -71.9517500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.51 $7.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.97 $7.93
Premium $4.86 $4.32 $8.65
Diesel $6.00 $5.34 $10.67

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 · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Peterborough. The current time is 11:53:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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