How far is Brookline, MA from Exeter, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, MA to Exeter, NH is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
56.3 mi
01h 21m
Flight
45.75 mi
73.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.75 mi
Kilometers
73.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.3 mi
Kilometers
90.6 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Sun, Aug 9, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Sun, Aug 9, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-08-09T01:15
Arrive Exeter
Sun, Aug 9, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
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
Boxford
MA

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Brookline
28.1 mi
00h 40m
To Exeter
28.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Place

    78 m · 13 sec · White Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Avenue

    853 ft · 40 sec · Davis Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    548 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    840 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Brookline Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Boylston Street

    3150 ft · 2 min · Boylston Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass

    1346 ft · 41 sec · Bowker Overpass

  8. 8

    Continue on Charlesgate

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Charlesgate

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Storrow Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Tobin Bridge

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester

    3056 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester

    1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter

    1619 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 108 South: Exeter, Hampton Falls

    147 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto High Street

    743 ft · 25 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Water Street

    962 ft · 33 sec · Water Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
30.3 mi · 54%
US 1 North
13 mi · 23%
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
3.25 mi · 6%
Newbury Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Storrow Drive
1.38 mi · 2%
NH 101
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxford
00h 40m from Brookline
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookline and Sunny near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Boxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Brookline and 28.1 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookline and Sunny near Exeter.

Stop Ideas Near Boxford

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

18 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 45.75 mi (73.62 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population59,022
Coordinates42.3317600, -71.1211600
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Exeter

#2 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline (-71.12116, 42.33176)
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.48
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.74 $15.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.75 $17.50
Premium $4.80 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $4.49 $8.93 $17.86

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 Massachusetts · Aug 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Exeter. The current time is 01:15:42.

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.