How far is Stratham, NH from Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Stratham, NH to Hampton, NH is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.8 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.06 mi
11.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.06 mi
Kilometers
11.37 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.8 mi
Kilometers
14.17 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Stratham
Sat, May 2, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratham
2026-05-02T14:16
Arrive Hampton
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stratham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hampton
NH

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Stratham
5 mi
00h 09m
To Hampton
3.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Saturday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stratham and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stratham and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Portsmouth Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    568 ft · 12 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2530 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook

    1156 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    118 m · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratham and Hampton.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Avenue
8.63 mi · 98%
Lafayette Road
0.97 mi · 11%
US 1
0.22 mi · 2%
Stratham Traffic Circle
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Avenue

Merge slight left

5.82 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hampton
00h 09m from Stratham
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stratham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stratham to Hampton?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

North Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Stratham and 3.8 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stratham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near North Hampton

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 North Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Portsmouth City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Portsmouth City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 4.5/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.

RAIL

Exeter station

10 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

10 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

20 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratham and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 7.06 mi (11.37 km).

Stratham

#1 Stratham

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Population7,579
Coordinates43.0239800, -70.9136700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Avenue (-70.913647, 43.023956)
End: (-70.838944, 42.937517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.45
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.22 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.86 $1.51 $3.01
Diesel $6.00 $1.86 $3.72

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 Stratham and Hampton. The current time is 14:16:51.

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.