How far is Amherst, NH from Claremont, NH?
The driving distance from Amherst, NH to Claremont, NH is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Claremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Claremont.
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Start on Amherst Street
17 m · 4 sec · Amherst Street
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Mont Vernon Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mont Vernon Road
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Continue on Amherst Road
2319 ft · 59 sec · Amherst Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mont Vernon Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mont Vernon Road
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Continue on High Street
1599 ft · 45 sec · High Street
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Turn slight right onto Weare Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Weare Road
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Continue on Dustin Tavern Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dustin Tavern Road
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Turn straight onto South Stark Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · South Stark Highway
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Continue on Weare Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on State Route 114
962 ft · 17 sec · State Route 114
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Continue on Bradford Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road
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Continue on State Route 114
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114
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Continue on Henniker Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Continue on State Route 103
812 ft · 20 sec · State Route 103
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103
81 m · 7 sec · State Route 103
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 103
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103
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Turn left onto Bradford Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Bradford Road
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Continue on Maple Street
2105 ft · 59 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Terrace Street
123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Claremont.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.48 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Claremont?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Amherst and 29.8 miles from Claremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.
Stop Ideas Near Henniker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henniker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.92 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,418 |
| Coordinates | 42.8614700, -71.6253500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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