How far is Candia, NH from Windham, NH?
The driving distance from Candia, NH to Windham, NH is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Candia and Windham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia and Windham.
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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
1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Old Candia Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Candia Road
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Take the ramp left
530 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn sharp right onto Indian Rock Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
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Turn left onto Lowell Road
61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Candia and Windham.
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.
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.
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 Windham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Candia to Windham?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 13.4 miles from Candia and 13.4 miles from Windham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 Windham.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Windham. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 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 Windham
City in New Hampshire
| Population | 14,865 |
| Coordinates | 42.8006400, -71.3042300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
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 22m |
| 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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