How far is Windham, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Windham, NH to Amherst, NH is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windham and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham and Amherst.
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Start on the route
77 m · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
742 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Lowell Road
754 ft · 26 sec · Lowell Road
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Turn left onto Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Burnham Road
1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Milford Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Milford Road
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Turn right onto Ponemah Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ponemah Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Amherst Street
17 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham and Amherst.
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.
Amherst Street
Turn left onto Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Windham and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windham to Amherst?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Windham and 10.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Windham and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Nashua
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 Nashua.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 km).
#1 Windham
City in New Hampshire
| Population | 14,865 |
| Coordinates | 42.8006400, -71.3042300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,418 |
| Coordinates | 42.8614700, -71.6253500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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