How far is Londonderry, NH from Alton, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Alton, NH is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
51.76 mi
01h 23m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.76 mi
Kilometers
83.3 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-16T02:25
Arrive Alton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Londonderry
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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Londonderry
25.8 mi
00h 41m
To Alton
25.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Londonderry and Alton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry and Alton.

  1. 1

    Start on Mammoth Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Lane

    699 ft · 31 sec · Smith Lane

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 93 North

    2701 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  18. 18

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    1115 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    1329 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    102 m · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Londonderry and Alton.

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
17.6 mi · 34%
I 93 North
7.6 mi · 15%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 14%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 10%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 7%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 41m from Londonderry
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Londonderry and Chance Rain Showers near Alton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Londonderry to Alton?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Londonderry and 25.9 miles from Alton.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Londonderry and Chance Rain Showers near Alton.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Alton. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.52 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Alton

#2 Alton

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

Population5,364
Coordinates43.4523000, -71.2175700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Alton (-71.21757, 43.4523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $6.00 $10.97 $21.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Alton. The current time is 02:25:42.

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.