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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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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.
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Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
743 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Milford Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street
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Turn right onto Route 13
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13
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Continue on NH Route 13
1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13
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Turn left
1758 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
49 m · 10 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Turn left onto Ames Court
53 m · 9 sec · Ames Court
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Turn right
77 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Mercer Avenue
68 m · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue
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Turn right onto Peterborough Bypass
529 ft · 15 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.8706400, -71.9517500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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