How far is Exeter, NH from Stratham, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Stratham, NH is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Stratham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Stratham.
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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
3.3 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Stratham.
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.
Portsmouth Avenue
Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue
3.26 mi · 00h 07m
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 Stratham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Stratham?
The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 1.9 miles from Exeter and 1.9 miles from Stratham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 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 Stratham.
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 Stratham. Straight-line distance: 3.41 mi (5.48 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 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.51 | $1.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.58 | $1.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
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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