How far is Exeter, NH from Pelham, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Pelham, NH is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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 Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Pelham.
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Start on Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Main Street
2406 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
101 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
874 ft · 30 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Winter Street
806 ft · 30 sec · Winter Street
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Turn straight onto Front Street
1751 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Kingston Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Kingston Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Danville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road
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Turn straight onto Page Road
10.3 mi · 20 min · Page Road
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Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road
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Continue on Range Road
2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
608 ft · 17 sec · Indian Rock Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
2061 ft · 56 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Continue on Range Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Range Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lowell Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Windham Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Windham Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nashua Road
3 m · 1 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 Exeter 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.
Page Road
Turn straight onto Page Road
10.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Exeter and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Pelham?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Exeter and 14.8 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Exeter and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Hampstead
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 Hampstead.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 25.59 mi (41.19 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 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
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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