How far is Hooksett, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Amherst, NH is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hooksett and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett and Amherst.
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Start on Rosedale Street
5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street
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Continue on Riverside Street
1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
128 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2636 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 93 South
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Continue straight
2182 ft · 43 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 Hooksett 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.
Boynton Street
Continue straight
8.84 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hooksett 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 Hooksett to Amherst?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Hooksett and 10.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hooksett and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.23 km).
#1 Hooksett
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,703 |
| Coordinates | 43.0967500, -71.4650700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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