How far is Somersworth, NH from Pelham, NH?

The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to Pelham, NH is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
61.15 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.19 mi
69.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.19 mi
Kilometers
69.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.15 mi
Kilometers
98.41 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Return by in Somersworth
Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somersworth
2026-10-15T16:54
Arrive Pelham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somersworth
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
Seabrook
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Somersworth
30.5 mi
00h 35m
To Pelham
30.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Indian Brook Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 38, NH 97: Pelham, Salem

    37 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2060 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stiles Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stiles Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lowell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1827 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nashua Road

    29 m · 5 sec · Nashua Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 27%
Blue Star Turnpike
14.9 mi · 24%
Spaulding Turnpike
12.6 mi · 21%
I 93 North
3.74 mi · 6%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
3.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seabrook
00h 35m from Somersworth
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somersworth and Sunny near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Seabrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Somersworth and 30.6 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seabrook

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

10 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

12 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somersworth and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.51 km).

Somersworth

#1 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Pelham

#2 Pelham

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

Population14,306
Coordinates42.7345300, -71.3245100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.55 $21.10
Premium $5.34 $11.53 $23.06
Diesel $6.35 $13.72 $27.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somersworth and Pelham. The current time is 16:54:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.