How far is Hooksett, NH from Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Hampton, NH is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
43.38 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.49 mi
53.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.49 mi
Kilometers
53.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.38 mi
Kilometers
69.81 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Hooksett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hooksett
21.7 mi
00h 28m
To Hampton
21.7 mi
00h 28m

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 E
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    32.9 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook

    1156 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    118 m · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    20 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
33.6 mi · 78%
I 93 South
5.95 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
1 mi · 2%
Lafayette Road
0.97 mi · 2%
Hackett Hill Road
0.83 mi · 2%
West River Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

32.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 28m from Hooksett
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hooksett and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Hooksett and 21.7 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.89 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

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

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

#2 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hooksett (-71.46507, 43.09675)
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.07
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.04 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.86 $7.43 $14.87
Diesel $6.00 $9.18 $18.35

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 Hooksett and Hampton. The current time is 13:32:35.

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.