How far is Hampstead, NH from Candia, NH?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NH to Candia, NH is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.54 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.86 mi
23.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.54 mi
Kilometers
28.22 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chester
NH

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Hampstead
8.8 mi
00h 19m
To Candia
8.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and Candia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and Candia.

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    9 m · 7 sec · West Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Walnut Hill Road

    2138 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 121

    1579 ft · 31 sec · State Route 121

  5. 5

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Haverhill Road

    1149 ft · 25 sec · Haverhill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Chester Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Chester Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Candia Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Candia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampstead and Candia.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.55 mi · 26%
Candia Road
4.12 mi · 23%
Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 19%
Chester Road
2.01 mi · 11%
Chester Street
1.45 mi · 8%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Candia Road

Turn right onto Candia Road

4.12 mi · 00h 10m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 19m from Hampstead
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hampstead and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to Candia?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hampstead and 8.8 miles from Candia.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hampstead and Mostly Cloudy near Candia.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, 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 Chester.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Candia. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).

Hampstead

#1 Hampstead

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,612
Coordinates42.8745300, -71.1811700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Candia

#2 Candia

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampstead (-71.18117, 42.87453)
End: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $6.00 $3.72 $7.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Candia. The current time is 06:12:47.

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.