How far is Exeter, NH from Candia, NH?

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Candia, NH is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.35 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.9 mi
28.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.9 mi
Kilometers
28.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.35 mi
Kilometers
39.19 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Exeter
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Candia
12.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1977 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    116 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
19 mi · 78%
Old Candia Road
1.47 mi · 6%
Newfields Road
0.99 mi · 4%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 4%
Water Street
0.7 mi · 3%
NH 43
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 16m from Exeter
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Exeter and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Exeter and 12.2 miles from Candia.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Exeter and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Candia. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.8 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Candia

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

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
End: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and Candia. The current time is 06:12:59.

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.