How far is Exeter, NH from Greenland, NH?

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Greenland, NH is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.72 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.93 mi
11.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.93 mi
Kilometers
11.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.72 mi
Kilometers
14.04 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Sat, Apr 18, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-18T05:09
Arrive Greenland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Stratham
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

From Exeter
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Greenland
4.3 mi
00h 08m

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
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    962 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    743 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    2139 ft · 1 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    82 m · 12 sec · Church Lane

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Avenue
8.29 mi · 95%
Water Street
0.18 mi · 2%
High Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Stratham Traffic Circle
0.06 mi · 1%
Church Lane
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Avenue

Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

4.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stratham
00h 08m from Exeter
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Exeter and Mostly Cloudy near Greenland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Stratham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Exeter and 4.3 miles from Greenland.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stratham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stratham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stratham.

RAIL

Exeter station

6 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

10 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

13 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

20 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Greenland. Straight-line distance: 6.93 mi (11.16 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Greenland

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

Population4,114
Coordinates43.0362000, -70.8328300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
End: Greenland (-70.83283, 43.0362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.45
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.22 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.86 $1.51 $3.01
Diesel $6.00 $1.86 $3.72

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 Greenland. The current time is 05:09:06.

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.