How far is Pelham, NH from Hampton, NH?
The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Hampton, NH is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Hampton.
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Start on Nashua Road
108 m · 11 sec · Nashua Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1824 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Turn left onto Stiles Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Stiles Road
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Turn right onto Pelham Road
1028 ft · 25 sec · Pelham Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
2617 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
1210 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight
1298 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pelham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Hampton?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Plaistow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Pelham and 18.5 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 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 Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Plaistow
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 Plaistow.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 28.32 mi (45.58 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 Hampton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 15,950 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375900, -70.8389400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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