How far is Pelham, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Amherst, NH is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Amherst.
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Start on Nashua Road
108 m · 11 sec · Nashua Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marsh Road
12 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road
676 ft · 13 sec · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marsh Road
30 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Turn straight onto Mammoth Road
933 ft · 20 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Sherburne Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sherburne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dracut Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dracut Road
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Turn slight right onto Lowell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Take the ramp left
852 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Circumferential Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Circumferential Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Manchester, Concord
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amherst, Milford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Somerset Parkway
2979 ft · 1 min · Somerset Parkway
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Turn right onto Amherst Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Milford Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Milford Road
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Turn right onto Ponemah Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ponemah Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Amherst Street
17 m · 1 sec · 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 Pelham 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.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny leaving Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Amherst?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Pelham and 12.4 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Nashua
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 Nashua.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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