How far is Candia, NH from Londonderry, NH?

The driving distance from Candia, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
20.52 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.5 mi
24.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.5 mi
Kilometers
24.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.02 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londonderry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Candia
2026-04-18T10:17
Arrive Londonderry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Candia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Candia
10.2 mi
00h 13m
To Londonderry
10.3 mi
00h 13m

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
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 49 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  2. 2

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Candia Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    530 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    577 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Smith Lane

    699 ft · 36 sec · Smith Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Candia Road
9.87 mi · 48%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 20%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 17%
Rockingham Road
1.02 mi · 5%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 5%
NH 28
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Candia Road

Merge slight left

7.74 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 13m from Candia
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Candia and Mostly Cloudy near Londonderry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Candia and 10.3 miles from Londonderry.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.95 km).

Candia

#1 Candia

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

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

#2 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Deerfield Road (-71.276878, 43.077853)
End: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 Londonderry. The current time is 10:17:28.

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.