How far is Conway, NH from Durham, NH?

The driving distance from Conway, NH to Durham, NH is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
59.2 mi
95.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.94 mi
Kilometers
115.78 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Tue, Sep 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Tue, Sep 15, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-09-15T18:06
Arrive Durham
Tue, Sep 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wakefield
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Conway
35.9 mi
00h 54m
To Durham
36 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    23.4 mi · 31 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury

    900 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Madbury Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Madbury Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Edgewood Road

    2849 ft · 1 min · Edgewood Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2183 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    61 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Road

    33 m · 4 sec · Mill Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
40.2 mi · 56%
Spaulding Turnpike
23.4 mi · 32%
Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Madbury Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Continue on White Mountain Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 54m from Conway
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Conway and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Durham?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Conway and 36 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Conway and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

43 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

44 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

46 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Durham. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.28 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,340
Coordinates43.9792400, -71.1203500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population16,441
Coordinates43.1339700, -70.9264500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-71.12035, 43.97924)
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.84 $12.28 $24.57
Premium $5.29 $13.43 $26.87
Diesel $6.10 $15.50 $31.00

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Durham. The current time is 18:06:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.