How far is Amherst, NH from Colebrook, NH?
The driving distance from Amherst, NH to Colebrook, NH is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Colebrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Colebrook.
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Start on Amherst Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp left
1254 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Granite Street
886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Street
1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1181 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
45 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Colebrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colebrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Colebrook?
The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Amherst and 83.6 miles from Colebrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.28 one way or $46.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Amherst and Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colebrook.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
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 Thornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 140.62 mi (226.3 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 Colebrook
City in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.8944900, -71.4959200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colebrook (-71.49592, 44.89449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.28 | $46.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
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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