How far is Hooksett, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Exeter, NH is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hooksett and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett and Exeter.
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Start on Rosedale Street
5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street
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Continue on Riverside Street
1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
128 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2636 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 93 South
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Newfields Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooksett and Exeter.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight right
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hooksett and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hooksett to Exeter?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Hooksett and 18.1 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hooksett and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Candia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Candia.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 27.31 mi (43.95 km).
#1 Hooksett
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,703 |
| Coordinates | 43.0967500, -71.4650700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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