How far is Peterborough, NH from Londonderry, NH?

The driving distance from Peterborough, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
45.71 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.26 mi
47.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.26 mi
Kilometers
47.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.71 mi
Kilometers
73.56 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londonderry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Peterborough
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peterborough
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Londonderry
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peterborough
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
Amherst
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Peterborough
21.7 mi
00h 29m
To Londonderry
24 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peterborough Bypass

    21 m · 4 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  2. 2

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    605 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Willow Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Willow Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mammoth Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
21 mi · 46%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 20%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 9%
Mammoth Road
3.63 mi · 8%
South Willow Street
2.05 mi · 4%
Rockingham Road
1.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Turn right onto State Route 101

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 29m from Peterborough
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Peterborough and Partly Sunny near Londonderry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Peterborough and 24 miles from Londonderry.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Peterborough and Partly Sunny near Londonderry.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

40 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

45 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peterborough and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 29.26 mi (47.09 km).

Peterborough

#1 Peterborough

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

Population6,743
Coordinates42.8706400, -71.9517500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Londonderry

#2 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Peterborough Bypass (-71.951766, 42.870624)
End: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 Peterborough and Londonderry. The current time is 00:27:30.

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.