How far is Windham, NH from Candia, NH?

The driving distance from Windham, NH to Candia, NH is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
27.58 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.21 mi
30.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.21 mi
Kilometers
30.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.39 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Candia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Candia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Windham
13.8 mi
00h 19m
To Candia
13.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
57°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 Windham and Candia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windham and Candia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    742 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    754 ft · 21 sec · Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 93 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham and Candia.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 28%
NH 101 East
6.28 mi · 23%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 21%
Indian Rock Road
1.97 mi · 7%
Old Candia Road
1.47 mi · 5%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.72 mi · 00h 09m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 19m from Windham
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Windham and Partly Sunny near Candia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windham to Candia?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Windham and 13.8 miles from Candia.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Windham and Partly Sunny near Candia.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Candia. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Candia

#2 Candia

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

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Windham (-71.30423, 42.80064)
End: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 Windham and Candia. The current time is 01:50:28.

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.