How far is Amherst, NH from Pelham, NH?
The driving distance from Amherst, NH to Pelham, NH is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Pelham.
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Start on Amherst Street
17 m · 10 sec · Amherst Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Ponemah Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ponemah Road
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1843 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hudson
1091 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nashua
2950 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Circumferential Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Circumferential Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA
635 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lowell Road
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Turn slight left onto Dracut Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dracut Road
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Turn left onto Sherburne Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sherburne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
62 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mammoth Road
811 ft · 17 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn slight right onto Marsh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marsh Road
31 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road
674 ft · 13 sec · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nashua Road
49 m · 9 sec · Nashua Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road
106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Pelham.
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
6.79 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Pelham?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Amherst and 12.6 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Nashua
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 Nashua.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 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 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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