How far is Somersworth, NH from Hooksett, NH?

The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to Hooksett, NH is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
44.32 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.3 mi
51.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.3 mi
Kilometers
51.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.32 mi
Kilometers
71.33 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hooksett
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Somersworth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somersworth
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Hooksett
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somersworth
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Somersworth
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Hooksett
19.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somersworth and Hooksett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth and Hooksett.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Indian Brook Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury

    900 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · Riverside Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somersworth and Hooksett.

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
28.4 mi · 64%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 15%
Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 6%
High Street
2.51 mi · 6%
Spaulding Turnpike
2.03 mi · 5%
Concord Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 32m from Somersworth
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somersworth and Mostly Cloudy near Hooksett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somersworth to Hooksett?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Somersworth and 19.4 miles from Hooksett.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somersworth and Mostly Cloudy near Hooksett.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somersworth and Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 32.3 mi (51.98 km).

Somersworth

#1 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Hooksett

#2 Hooksett

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)
End: Main Street (-71.465014, 43.096746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somersworth and Hooksett. The current time is 00:23:07.

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.