How far is Pelham, NH from Hanover, NH?
The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Hanover, NH is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
Driving 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 02h 07m.
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.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Hanover.
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Start on Nashua Road
108 m · 11 sec · Nashua Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Windham Road
59 m · 11 sec · Windham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Windham Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Windham Road
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Turn right onto Range Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Range Road
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard
1976 ft · 50 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Indian Rock Road
1061 ft · 28 sec · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover
1063 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
2803 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Wheelock Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Wheelock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Hanover.
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 89 North
Merge slight left
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pelham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Hanover?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Pelham and 49 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pelham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Contoocook
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 Contoocook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 82.65 mi (133.02 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 Hanover
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,555 |
| Coordinates | 43.7022900, -72.2895400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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