How far is Londonderry, NH from Durham, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Durham, NH is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
43.95 mi
01h 04m
Flight
29.27 mi
47.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.27 mi
Kilometers
47.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.95 mi
Kilometers
70.73 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sun, Apr 12, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Sun, Apr 12, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-12T01:22
Arrive Durham
Sun, Apr 12, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Londonderry
21.9 mi
00h 32m
To Durham
22 mi
00h 32m

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
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155A: Durham

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    61 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Road

    33 m · 4 sec · Mill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 43%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 22%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 12%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 8%
Concord Road
2.48 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 32m from Londonderry
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 21.9 miles from Londonderry and 22 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

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 Londonderry and Durham. Straight-line distance: 29.27 mi (47.1 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

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

#2 Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population16,441
Coordinates43.1339700, -70.9264500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
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
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 Durham. The current time is 01:22:44.

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.