How far is Hampton, NH from Durham, NH?
The driving distance from Hampton, NH to Durham, NH is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Durham.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
1580 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Exeter Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Exeter Road
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Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1619 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 108 North: Stratham, Portsmouth
141 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
1233 ft · 34 sec · College Road
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Exit the rotary onto College Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · College Road
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Continue on Exeter Street
800 ft · 27 sec · Exeter Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Newmarket Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road
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Turn left onto Mill Pond Road
1486 ft · 54 sec · Mill Pond Road
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Turn right onto Faculty Road
1645 ft · 60 sec · Faculty Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Road
761 ft · 26 sec · Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Durham.
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.
College Road
Exit the rotary onto College Road
4.06 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Durham?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Stratham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hampton and 8.8 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Stratham
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 Stratham.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Durham. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.97 km).
#1 Hampton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 15,950 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375900, -70.8389400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
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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