How far is Londonderry, NH from Plaistow, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Plaistow, NH is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
27.09 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.28 mi
22.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.28 mi
Kilometers
22.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.6 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plaistow
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Plaistow
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Londonderry
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Plaistow
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mammoth Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Mammoth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pillsbury Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road

    787 ft · 19 sec · Pillsbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gilcreast Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gilcreast Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    1230 ft · 37 sec · Nashua Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2700 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1938 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill

    1697 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue

    1293 ft · 26 sec · Marsh Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
11.6 mi · 43%
I 495 North
5.23 mi · 19%
Loop Connector
3.58 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 6%
North Avenue
1.52 mi · 6%
Pillsbury Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 19m from Londonderry
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Londonderry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plaistow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Londonderry and 13.5 miles from Plaistow.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Londonderry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plaistow.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Plaistow. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

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

#2 Plaistow

Town in New Hampshire

Population7,735
Coordinates42.8364800, -71.0947800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Plaistow (-71.09478, 42.83648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Plaistow. The current time is 05:08:22.

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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.