How far is Hampton, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Hampton, NH to Claremont, NH is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.04 mi
01h 49m
Flight
81.83 mi
131.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.04 mi
Kilometers
154.56 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-18T11:55
Arrive Claremont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Hampton
52 mi
00h 54m
To Claremont
44.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Claremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Claremont.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    1580 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Exeter Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Exeter Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street

  16. 16

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

    1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Claremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 37%
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
31.1 mi · 32%
NH 11 West
10.8 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 7%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 54m from Hampton
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hampton and Mostly Cloudy near Claremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Claremont?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Hampton and 44.1 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hampton and Mostly Cloudy near Claremont.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 81.83 mi (131.69 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.838944, 42.937517)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.75
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.37 $26.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.11 $30.22
Premium $4.86 $16.47 $32.94
Diesel $6.00 $20.33 $40.66

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 Hampton and Claremont. The current time is 11:55:18.

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.