How far is Exeter, NH from Brookline, NH?

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Brookline, NH is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
55.36 mi
01h 17m
Flight
39.81 mi
64.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.81 mi
Kilometers
64.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.1 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookline
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Brookline
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Exeter
27.7 mi
00h 38m
To Brookline
27.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Brookline.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Brookline.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newfields Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

    1631 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto NH Route 13

    1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Milford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    743 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

    843 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Brookline.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
43 mi · 78%
Route 13
3.39 mi · 6%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 6%
NH Route 13
1.75 mi · 3%
Milford Street
1.2 mi · 2%
Newfields Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 38m from Exeter
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Exeter and Sunny near Brookline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Brookline?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Exeter and 27.7 miles from Brookline.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exeter and Sunny near Brookline.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 39.81 mi (64.06 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Brookline

#2 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.75
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $8.37 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.52 $19.05
Premium $5.34 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $6.35 $12.39 $24.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and Brookline. The current time is 15:38:30.

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.