How far is Exeter, NH from Hooksett, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Hooksett, NH is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Hooksett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Hooksett.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike
1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
2590 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 37 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1578 ft · 55 sec · Riverside Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Hooksett.
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.
NH 101 West
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Exeter and Mostly Sunny near Hooksett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Hooksett?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Exeter and 17 miles from Hooksett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Exeter and Mostly Sunny near Hooksett.
Stop Ideas Near Candia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Candia.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 27.31 mi (43.95 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 Hooksett
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,703 |
| Coordinates | 43.0967500, -71.4650700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.465014, 43.096746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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