How far is Claremont, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Amherst, NH is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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 Claremont and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Amherst.
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Start on Front Street
72 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Opera House Square
59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2105 ft · 57 sec · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Bradford Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Bradford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 103
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 103
76 m · 6 sec · State Route 103
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 103
8.6 mi · 15 min · State Route 103
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Turn right onto Henniker Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road
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Continue on State Route 114
2.8 mi · 5 min · 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
964 ft · 17 sec · State Route 114
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Continue on Maple Street
2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Weare Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road
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Continue on North Stark Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Stark Highway
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Turn slight right onto Dustin Tavern Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dustin Tavern Road
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Continue on Weare Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Weare Road
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Continue on High Street
1599 ft · 45 sec · High Street
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Continue on Mont Vernon Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mont Vernon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Road
2319 ft · 56 sec · Amherst Road
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Continue on Mont Vernon Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mont Vernon Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
17 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont and Amherst.
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.
State Route 103
Exit the rotary onto State Route 103
8.64 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Claremont and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Amherst?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 30.4 miles from Claremont and 30.5 miles from Amherst.
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 10.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Claremont and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.
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 Claremont and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.92 km).
#1 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,418 |
| Coordinates | 42.8614700, -71.6253500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
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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