Drive Time
55m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Pelham, NH to Hampton, NH covers 37 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Lafayette Road, Loop Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.5 miles from Pelham, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
The drive from Pelham, NH to Hampton, NH covers 37 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 37 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Pelham, NH and Hampton, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Kingston.
Haverhill
Salisbury
Kingston
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Lafayette Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Stiles Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham, NH and Hampton, NH.
Start on Nashua Road
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto NH 38
Continue on NH 38
Turn left onto Stiles Road
Turn right onto Pelham Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 213
Continue on MA 213
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NH 107
Turn left onto US 1
Turn left
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pelham, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pelham, NH
This is one driving day of about 37 miles and 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Pelham, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Pelham, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hampton, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hampton, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Pelham on Saturday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
19 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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