How far is Exeter, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Amherst, NH is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight 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 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Newfields Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst
910 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Exeter 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.
NH 101 West
Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Exeter and Sunny 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 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Exeter and 22.5 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exeter and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 35.27 mi (56.76 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 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.29 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
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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