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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on White Place
78 m · 13 sec · White Place
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Turn right onto Davis Avenue
853 ft · 40 sec · Davis Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
548 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
840 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Brookline Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Boylston Street
3150 ft · 2 min · Boylston Street
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Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass
1346 ft · 41 sec · Bowker Overpass
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Continue on Charlesgate
1396 ft · 30 sec · Charlesgate
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Merge slight left onto Storrow Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester
3056 ft · 1 min
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Continue on NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1619 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 108 South: Exeter, Hampton Falls
147 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Portsmouth Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
743 ft · 25 sec · High Street
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Continue on Water Street
962 ft · 33 sec · Water Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxford.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 45.75 mi (73.62 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 59,022 |
| Coordinates | 42.3317600, -71.1211600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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