How far is Hooksett, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Claremont, NH is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
54.77 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.41 mi
77.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.41 mi
Kilometers
77.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.14 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hooksett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hooksett
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
Sutton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hooksett
31.4 mi
00h 36m
To Claremont
23.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 5 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    626 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto NH 3A North

    80 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    46 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    814 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 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 · 42 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 · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 41 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 Hooksett 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 65%
NH 11 West
10.8 mi · 20%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 8%
Everett Turnpike
4.28 mi · 8%
Washington Street
2.31 mi · 4%
State Route 11
2.28 mi · 4%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 36m from Hooksett
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hooksett and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Hooksett and 23.4 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hooksett and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

35 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

36 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 48.41 mi (77.91 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosedale Street (-71.465048, 43.096724)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

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 Hooksett and Claremont. The current time is 03:30:28.

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.