How far is Exeter, NH from Durham, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Durham, NH is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Durham.
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Start on Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Newfields Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Newfields Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Exeter Street
800 ft · 27 sec · Exeter Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Newmarket Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road
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Turn left onto Mill Pond Road
1486 ft · 54 sec · Mill Pond Road
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Turn right onto Faculty Road
1645 ft · 60 sec · Faculty Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Road
761 ft · 26 sec · Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Durham.
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.
Newmarket Road
Continue on Newmarket Road
3.1 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Exeter and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Durham?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Newfields is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Exeter and 6.2 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exeter and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Newfields
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newfields.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Durham. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
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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