How far is Pelham, NH from Exeter, NH?

The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Exeter, NH is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.3 mi
00h 58m
Flight
25.59 mi
41.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.59 mi
Kilometers
41.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.3 mi
Kilometers
47.16 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Hampstead
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Pelham
14.7 mi
00h 29m
To Exeter
14.7 mi
00h 29m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nashua Road

    108 m · 11 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 · 52 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Indian Rock Road

    597 ft · 17 sec · Indian Rock Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 111

    10.3 mi · 20 min · State Route 111

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kingston Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Kingston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    1751 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Winter Street

    806 ft · 30 sec · Winter Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Winter Street

    874 ft · 30 sec · Winter Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    2406 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 111
10.3 mi · 35%
Range Road
3.52 mi · 12%
Exeter Road
2.64 mi · 9%
Windham Road
2.4 mi · 8%
Kingston Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Salem Road
1.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 111

Continue on State Route 111

10.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampstead
00h 29m from Pelham
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Pelham and 14.7 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pelham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.

Stop Ideas Near Hampstead

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

22 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

26 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 25.59 mi (41.19 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

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

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

#2 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Pelham (-71.32451, 42.73453)
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

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 Exeter. The current time is 05:14:22.

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.