How far is Londonderry, NH from Bow, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Bow, NH is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.69 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.46 mi
32.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.18 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bow
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 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 Bow
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Londonderry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Londonderry
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Bow
14.4 mi
00h 21m

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
69°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1390 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bow

    1070 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Street

    978 ft · 28 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Logging Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bow Center Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

    68 m · 17 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road

    51 m · 5 sec · White Rock Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Rock Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
7.6 mi · 26%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 24%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 18%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 12%
Bow Center Road
1.82 mi · 6%
I 89 North
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

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

7.09 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 21m from Londonderry
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Londonderry and Rain Showers Likely near Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Londonderry and 14.4 miles from Bow.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Bow. Straight-line distance: 20.46 mi (32.93 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

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

#2 Bow

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Population8,063
Coordinates43.1320300, -71.5492400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Bow (-71.54924, 43.13203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 Bow. The current time is 02:25:21.

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.