How far is Durham, NH from Pelham, NH?
The driving distance from Durham, NH to Pelham, NH is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hamsphire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Pelham.
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Start on Mill Road
44 m · 7 sec · Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
80 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1187 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3280 ft · 2 min · Dover Road
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Take the ramp right
1231 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Piscataqua Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Piscataqua Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Boston Harbor Road
812 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
684 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
5.2 mi · 7 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1920 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 38, NH 97: Pelham, Salem
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
2060 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road
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Turn left onto Stiles Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Stiles Road
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Turn right onto Lowell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1827 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nashua Road
29 m · 5 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 Durham and Pelham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Pelham?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Durham and 25.3 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near South Hampton
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 South Hampton.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Haverhill station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.98 km).
#1 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.18 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
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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