How far is Swanzey, NH from Londonderry, NH?

The driving distance from Swanzey, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.75 mi
01h 32m
Flight
45.98 mi
73.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
73.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.75 mi
Kilometers
131.57 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londonderry
Sat, May 2, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Swanzey
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swanzey
2026-05-02T13:25
Arrive Londonderry
Sat, May 2, 2:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swanzey
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Swanzey
32.3 mi
00h 46m
To Londonderry
49.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°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 Swanzey and Londonderry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Homestead Highway

    1578 ft · 32 sec · Old Homestead Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway

    15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Homestead Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1975 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swanzey Factory Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Swanzey Factory Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Swanzey Factory Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swanzey Factory Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlboro Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    605 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Willow Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Willow Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mammoth Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
24.5 mi · 30%
Main Street
9.89 mi · 12%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 11%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 5%
Mammoth Road
3.63 mi · 4%
Old Homestead Highway
2.82 mi · 3%
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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 46m from Swanzey
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swanzey and Mostly Sunny near Londonderry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Swanzey and 49.4 miles from Londonderry.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swanzey and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (73.99 km).

Swanzey

#1 Swanzey

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

Population7,271
Coordinates42.8698000, -72.2817500
Altitude149
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: (-72.281842, 42.869994)
End: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 Swanzey and Londonderry. The current time is 13:25:08.

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.