How far is Windham, NH from Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Windham, NH to Hampton, NH is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.23 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.39 mi
40.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.39 mi
Kilometers
40.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.31 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-10-15T12:55
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Plaistow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Windham
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Hampton
18.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Thursday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    3126 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1938 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston

    1210 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1298 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Lafayette Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    118 m · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    20 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
19.3 mi · 53%
I 93 South
6.41 mi · 18%
Lafayette Road
3.94 mi · 11%
Loop Connector
3.58 mi · 10%
Indian Rock Road
1.64 mi · 5%
MA 213 East
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaistow
00h 26m from Windham
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Windham and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Plaistow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Windham and 18.1 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Windham and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Plaistow

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

7 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

15 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

20 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in New Hampshire

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

#2 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Windham (-71.30423, 42.80064)
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $5.50 $10.99
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $5.34 $6.83 $13.66
Diesel $6.35 $8.13 $16.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and Hampton. The current time is 12:55:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.