How far is Durham, NH from Windham, NH?

The driving distance from Durham, NH to Windham, NH is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.34 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.92 mi
48.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.92 mi
Kilometers
48.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.23 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Sat, May 2, 4:35 PM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sat, May 2, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-05-02T15:36
Arrive Windham
Sat, May 2, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
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
Candia
NH

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

From Durham
25.1 mi
00h 29m
To Windham
27.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    44 m · 5 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    80 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Madbury Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Madbury Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pettee Brook Lane

    1255 ft · 43 sec · Pettee Brook Lane

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 4 West

    1504 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Indian Rock Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
30.3 mi · 58%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 14%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 8%
Concord Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Indian Rock Road
1.72 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 29m from Durham
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny near Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Durham and 27.2 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Windham.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Windham. Straight-line distance: 29.92 mi (48.15 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population16,441
Coordinates43.1339700, -70.9264500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Windham

#2 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road (-70.926428, 43.133934)
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Windham. The current time is 15:36:43.

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.