How far is Londonderry, NH from Amherst, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Amherst, NH is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
21.41 mi
00h 36m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.46 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 Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 AM 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Londonderry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Londonderry
10.7 mi
00h 18m
To Amherst
10.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Londonderry and Amherst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry and Amherst.

  1. 1

    Start on Mammoth Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Willow Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Willow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West, I 293 North: Concord, Bedford

    2011 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst

    910 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Londonderry and Amherst.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
12.6 mi · 59%
Mammoth Road
3.62 mi · 17%
South Willow Street
2.14 mi · 10%
Rockingham Road
1.69 mi · 8%
Amherst Street
0.71 mi · 3%
NH 122
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Continue straight

8.84 mi · 00h 14m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 18m from Londonderry
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Londonderry 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 Londonderry to Amherst?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Londonderry and 10.7 miles from Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Londonderry and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedford, 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 Bedford.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,418
Coordinates42.8614700, -71.6253500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
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 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $6.00 $4.56 $9.12

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Amherst. The current time is 00:20:29.

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.