How far is Candia, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Candia, NH to Exeter, NH is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Candia and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia and Exeter.
-
1
Start on Old Deerfield Road
17 m · 5 sec · Old Deerfield Road
-
2
Turn left onto Critchett Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Critchett Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dudley Road
1561 ft · 40 sec · Dudley Road
-
4
Turn right onto Deerfield Road
963 ft · 24 sec · Deerfield Road
-
5
Continue on Deerfield Road
17 m · 5 sec · Deerfield Road
-
6
Turn left onto State Route 27
4 mi · 7 min · State Route 27
-
7
Turn right onto Freetown Road
1085 ft · 26 sec · Freetown Road
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on Freetown Road
2936 ft · 1 min · Freetown Road
-
9
Turn left onto NH 101 East
2849 ft · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
1290 ft · 31 sec
-
12
Turn right onto Newfields Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
-
13
Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Candia and Exeter.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Candia and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Candia to Exeter?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Candia and 13.3 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Candia and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
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 Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.8 km).
#1 Candia
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 3,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.0778600, -71.2767300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: Water Street (-70.947764, 42.981595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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 · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.