How far is Exeter, NH from North Hampton, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to North Hampton, NH is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and North Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and North Hampton.
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Start on Water Street
962 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Continue on High Street
743 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2351 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Hampton Road
1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road
18 m · 1 sec · Post Road
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Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach
1018 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and North Hampton.
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.
Exeter Road
Continue on Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Exeter and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to North Hampton?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Exeter and 3.6 miles from North Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Exeter and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and North Hampton. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.65 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 North Hampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 4,485 |
| Coordinates | 42.9725900, -70.8297800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hampton (-70.82978, 42.97259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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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