How far is Exeter, NH from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Amherst, NY is about 489.2 miles (787.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.7 miles (638.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Amherst.
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Start on Water Street
103 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
122 m · 14 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Haverhill Road
713 ft · 17 sec · North Haverhill Road
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Turn slight left onto Amesbury Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Amesbury Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Amesbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Amesbury Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
127 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Friend Street
894 ft · 25 sec · Friend Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward School Street
40 m · 4 sec · School Street
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Exit the roundabout onto School Street
574 ft · 18 sec · School Street
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Continue on Main Street
2755 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Haverhill Road
581 ft · 16 sec · Haverhill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Road
1676 ft · 50 sec · Haverhill Road
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Turn left
1204 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Haverhill
1636 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
24.2 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272.4 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
1117 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Millersport Highway
143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Exeter 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 Exeter to Amherst?
The road trip is about 489.2 miles (787.3 km) and usually takes 09h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.5 miles from Exeter and 245.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.7 miles (638.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.34 one way or $148.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Exeter and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Glen
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 Glen.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 396.76 mi (638.52 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $4.31 | $74.34 | $148.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $84.33 | $168.66 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $92.25 | $184.51 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $109.57 | $219.13 |
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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