How far is Hooksett, NH from Somersworth, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Somersworth, NH is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
44.48 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.3 mi
51.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.3 mi
Kilometers
51.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.58 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somersworth
Wed, Jun 10, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Hooksett
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-06-10T16:54
Arrive Somersworth
Wed, Jun 10, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Hooksett
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Somersworth
19.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 57 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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Silver Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Silver Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    144 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth

    526 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Indian Brook Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 43%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 22%
I 93 South
5.95 mi · 13%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 7%
High Street
2.51 mi · 6%
Spaulding Turnpike
2.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 31m from Hooksett
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hooksett and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Somersworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Hooksett and 19.3 miles from Somersworth.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hooksett and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Somersworth.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Somersworth. Straight-line distance: 32.3 mi (51.98 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

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

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

#2 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosedale Street (-71.465048, 43.096724)
End: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooksett and Somersworth. The current time is 16:54:09.

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.