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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Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Mammoth Road
23 m · 9 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn left onto Pillsbury Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
787 ft · 19 sec · Pillsbury Road
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Continue on Gilcreast Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gilcreast Road
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Turn left onto Nashua Road
1230 ft · 37 sec · Nashua Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
2700 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill
1697 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue
1293 ft · 26 sec · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salem.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Plaistow. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 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 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaistow (-71.09478, 42.83648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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