How far is Londonderry, NH from Wakefield, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Wakefield, NH is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
70.72 mi
01h 43m
Flight
51.57 mi
82.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.57 mi
Kilometers
82.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.82 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Sat, May 2, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-05-02T15:21
Arrive Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Londonderry
35.4 mi
00h 51m
To Wakefield
35.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    56 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wakefield Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Wakefield Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 27%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 25%
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 20%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 7%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 5%
Wakefield Road
3.37 mi · 5%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 51m from Londonderry
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Wakefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Londonderry and 35.4 miles from Wakefield.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 51.57 mi (82.99 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

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

#2 Wakefield

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,122
Coordinates43.5681300, -71.0300700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Wakefield (-71.03007, 43.56813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Wakefield. The current time is 15:21:38.

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.