How far is Pelham, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Claremont, NH is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.19 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.06 mi
109.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.19 mi
Kilometers
137.1 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Pelham
46.5 mi
00h 51m
To Claremont
38.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nashua Road

    108 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Windham Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Windham Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Windham Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Windham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lowell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Range Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Range Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1976 ft · 50 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Indian Rock Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 41 sec · Cross Street

  21. 21

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

    1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 42%
NH 11 West
10.8 mi · 13%
I 93 North
7.79 mi · 9%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 9%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 51m from Pelham
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Pelham and 38.6 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 68.06 mi (109.53 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

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

Population14,306
Coordinates42.7345300, -71.3245100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.87 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.86 $14.62 $29.25
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Claremont. The current time is 02:00:08.

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.