How far is Candia, NH from Hampstead, NH?
The driving distance from Candia, NH to Hampstead, NH is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Candia and Hampstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia and Hampstead.
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Start on Old Deerfield Road
1695 ft · 49 sec · Old Deerfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deerfield Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chester Road
2 mi · 5 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Candia Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Candia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Chester Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
1149 ft · 25 sec · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on State Route 121
1579 ft · 31 sec · State Route 121
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Continue on Walnut Hill Road
2138 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Road
9 m · 1 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Candia and Hampstead.
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.
Candia Road
Continue on Candia Road
4.12 mi · 00h 10m
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 Hampstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Candia to Hampstead?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Candia and 13.3 miles from Hampstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Candia and Mostly Cloudy near Hampstead.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 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 Hampstead
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,612 |
| Coordinates | 42.8745300, -71.1811700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Road (-71.181138, 42.874485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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