How far is Plaistow, NH from Londonderry, NH?
The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaistow and Londonderry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaistow and Londonderry.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street
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Turn left onto Plaistow Road
1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1920 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
1778 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Nashua Road
3120 ft · 2 min · Nashua Road
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Turn right onto Gilcreast Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gilcreast Road
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Continue on Pillsbury Road
787 ft · 22 sec · Pillsbury Road
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Continue on Pillsbury Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Road
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Turn right onto Mammoth Road
23 m · 2 sec · Mammoth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaistow and Londonderry.
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.
I 93 North
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9.93 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Londonderry?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 miles from Plaistow and 13 miles from Londonderry.
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 11.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Plaistow and Partly Sunny near Londonderry.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).
#1 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Londonderry
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 26,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.3739500 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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