How far is Exeter, NH from Litchfield, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Litchfield, NH is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Litchfield.
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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
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 3A
1741 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Brown Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1091 ft · 35 sec · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Hazelton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Hazelton Avenue
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway
4.6 mi · 9 min · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
19 m · 3 sec · Old Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Litchfield.
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
27.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Exeter and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Exeter and 20 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Exeter and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Litchfield.
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 Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 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 Litchfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 8,658 |
| Coordinates | 42.8442500, -71.4797900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-71.47979, 42.84425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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