How far is Londonderry, NH from Canaan, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Canaan, NH is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
74.51 mi
01h 56m
Flight
62.87 mi
101.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.87 mi
Kilometers
101.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.92 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Sun, Apr 12, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Sun, Apr 12, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-12T01:24
Arrive Canaan
Sun, Apr 12, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Londonderry
37.2 mi
00h 58m
To Canaan
37.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

    10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    1097 ft · 33 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Canaan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · Canaan Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canaan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
13 mi · 17%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 14%
I 93 North
7.6 mi · 10%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 9%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 58m from Londonderry
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Londonderry and Partly Sunny near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Londonderry and 37.3 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Londonderry and Partly Sunny near Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 62.87 mi (101.18 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

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

#2 Canaan

Town in New Hamsphire

Population3,917
Coordinates43.6475700, -72.0117500
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Canaan. The current time is 01:24:37.

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.