How far is Exeter, NH from Windham, NH?

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Windham, NH is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.04 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.95 mi
35.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.3 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-23T07:55
Arrive Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Danville
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

From Exeter
12.4 mi
00h 21m
To Windham
12.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2406 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    874 ft · 30 sec · Winter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Winter Street

    806 ft · 28 sec · Winter Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1751 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kingston Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Kingston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Page Road

    10.3 mi · 20 min · Page Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Range Road

    2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Page Road
10.3 mi · 41%
Exeter Road
2.65 mi · 11%
Kingston Road
2.39 mi · 10%
Indian Rock Road
2.33 mi · 9%
Salem Road
1.76 mi · 7%
Danville Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Page Road

Turn straight onto Page Road

10.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 21m from Exeter
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Exeter and Partly Sunny near Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Exeter and 12.6 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Exeter and Partly Sunny near Windham.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

16 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

20 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

29 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Windham. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.32 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.947774, 42.981522)
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and Windham. The current time is 07:55:02.

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.