How far is Claremont, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Exeter, NH is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claremont and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Exeter.
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Start on Front Street
72 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Opera House Square
59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Route 11
2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Newfields Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont and Exeter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Claremont and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Exeter?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Claremont and 48.9 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Claremont and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 75.59 mi (121.65 km).
#1 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
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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