How far is Londonderry, NH from Strafford, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Strafford, NH is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
48.2 mi
01h 20m
Flight
33.32 mi
53.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.32 mi
Kilometers
53.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.2 mi
Kilometers
77.57 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strafford
Wed, May 6, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Wed, May 6, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-05-06T20:57
Arrive Strafford
Wed, May 6, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Londonderry
24.1 mi
00h 40m
To Strafford
24.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  18. 18

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Welch Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto New Road

    11 m · 3 sec · New Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Tom Berry Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  31. 31

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
8.14 mi · 17%
I 93 North
7.6 mi · 16%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 15%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 11%
South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 8%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

7.09 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 40m from Londonderry
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Londonderry and Rain Showers near Strafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Londonderry and 24.1 miles from Strafford.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Londonderry and Rain Showers near Strafford.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 33.32 mi (53.63 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Strafford. The current time is 20:57:04.

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.