How far is Hooksett, NH from Pelham, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Pelham, NH is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.98 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.02 mi
41.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.98 mi
Kilometers
49.86 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Sat, May 2, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Hooksett
Sat, May 2, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-05-02T13:45
Arrive Pelham
Sat, May 2, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hooksett
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Hooksett
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Pelham
15.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hooksett and Pelham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett and Pelham.

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Indian Rock Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lowell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Windham Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Windham Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nashua Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooksett and Pelham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
7.91 mi · 26%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 24%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 14%
Lowell Road
2.68 mi · 9%
Windham Road
2.36 mi · 8%
Indian Rock Road
1.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

7.68 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 18m from Hooksett
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hooksett and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hooksett to Pelham?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Hooksett and 15.6 miles from Pelham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hooksett and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Derry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derry.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 26.02 mi (41.87 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Pelham

#2 Pelham

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,306
Coordinates42.7345300, -71.3245100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosedale Street (-71.465048, 43.096724)
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooksett and Pelham. The current time is 13:45:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.