How far is Otis, MA from Allenstown, NH?

The driving distance from Otis, MA to Allenstown, NH is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.81 mi
03h 38m
Flight
108.52 mi
174.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.52 mi
Kilometers
174.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.81 mi
Kilometers
260.4 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allenstown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Otis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otis
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Allenstown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Otis
80.7 mi
01h 49m
To Allenstown
81.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
59°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Otis and Allenstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Otis and Allenstown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Otis Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Otis Road

    2196 ft · 37 sec · East Otis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Otis Stage Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford

    1388 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    156 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    985 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Depot Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Tyngsboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tyngsboro Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Swan Road

    2730 ft · 57 sec · Swan Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Westford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Westford Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire, Manchester New Hampshire

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 41 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Gilbert Road

    1066 ft · 40 sec · Gilbert Road

  44. 44

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otis and Allenstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.3 mi · 40%
US 3 North
32.5 mi · 20%
I 495 North
25.8 mi · 16%
Otis Stage Road
5.54 mi · 3%
East Otis Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Pinewood Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
108.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 49m from Otis
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Otis and Sunny near Allenstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Otis to Allenstown?

The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Otis and 81.2 miles from Allenstown.

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

The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Otis and Sunny near Allenstown.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otis and Allenstown. Straight-line distance: 108.52 mi (174.64 km).

Otis

#1 Otis

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,531
Coordinates42.1931500, -73.0917700
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Allenstown

#2 Allenstown

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,488
Coordinates43.1567300, -71.4047800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Otis (-73.09177, 42.19315)
End: Allenstown (-71.40478, 43.15673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.61 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.21
11.42 gal · 43.22 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $24.60 $49.21
Mid-grade $4.94 $28.20 $56.40
Premium $5.35 $30.56 $61.12
Diesel $6.33 $36.13 $72.25

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Otis and Allenstown. The current time is 14:41:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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