How far is Candia, NH from Stratham, NH?
The driving distance from Candia, NH to Stratham, NH is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Candia and Stratham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia and Stratham.
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Start on Old Deerfield Road
17 m · 5 sec · Old Deerfield Road
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Turn left onto Critchett Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Critchett Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dudley Road
1561 ft · 40 sec · Dudley Road
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Turn right onto Deerfield Road
963 ft · 24 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Deerfield Road
17 m · 5 sec · Deerfield Road
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Turn left onto State Route 27
4 mi · 7 min · State Route 27
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Turn right onto Freetown Road
1085 ft · 26 sec · Freetown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Freetown Road
2936 ft · 1 min · Freetown Road
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Turn left onto NH 101 East
2849 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
148 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Candia and Stratham.
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
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Candia and Partly Sunny near Stratham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Candia to Stratham?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.7 miles from Candia and 15.2 miles from Stratham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Candia and Partly Sunny near Stratham.
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 Stratham. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 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 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portsmouth Avenue (-70.913647, 43.023956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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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