How far is Londonderry, NH from Franklin, NH?
The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Franklin, NH is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Londonderry and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry and Franklin.
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Start on Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road
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Turn right onto Smith Lane
699 ft · 31 sec · Smith Lane
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Turn straight onto Rockingham Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road
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Turn left onto I 93 North
2701 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
1220 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Mountain Road
852 ft · 24 sec · Highland Mountain Road
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Continue on Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Londonderry and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Londonderry to Franklin?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Londonderry and 24.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 42.32 mi (68.11 km).
#1 Londonderry
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 26,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.3739500 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 8,753 |
| Coordinates | 43.4442400, -71.6473000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-71.6473, 43.44424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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