How far is Candia, NH from Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Candia, NH to Hampton, NH is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.25 mi
00h 34m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Candia
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Candia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Candia
14.3 mi
00h 17m
To Hampton
18 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Candia and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Candia and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Deerfield Road

    17 m · 5 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Critchett Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Critchett Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dudley Road

    1561 ft · 40 sec · Dudley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Deerfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 27

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 27

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Freetown Road

    1085 ft · 26 sec · Freetown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Freetown Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto NH 101 East

    2849 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook

    1156 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    118 m · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    20 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Candia and Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 59%
State Route 27
3.97 mi · 12%
Critchett Road
2.95 mi · 9%
Lafayette Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Freetown Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Dudley Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 17m from Candia
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Candia and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Candia to Hampton?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 14.3 miles from Candia and 18 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Candia and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).

Candia

#1 Candia

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Deerfield Road (-71.276878, 43.077853)
End: (-70.838944, 42.937517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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

There is no time difference between Candia and Hampton. The current time is 04:59:56.

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.