Trip from Windham, NH to Amherst, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Windham, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Amherst, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Windham, NH to Amherst, NH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amherst Street, Milford Road, Haverhill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Amherst Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 21.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amherst Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Haverhill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Lowell Road

Turn left onto Lowell Road

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Haverhill Road

Turn left onto Haverhill Road

Navigation decision point

9.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | NH 101A / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

9.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | NH 101A / Amherst Street

Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amherst Street	4.9 mi	11m
Milford Road	3.6 mi	6m
Haverhill Road	3.4 mi	5m
Central Street	3.2 mi	5m
Ponemah Road	2 mi	3m
Ferry Street	1.3 mi	3m
Boston Post Road	1 mi	2m
Bridge Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Amherst Street — 4.9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windham, NH and Amherst, NH.

Start on this road

253 ft · 18 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto Lowell Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Lowell Road

Turn left onto Haverhill Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Haverhill Road

Continue on NH 111

3.2 mi · 5 min · Central Street

Turn right onto NH 111

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Burnham Road

Continue on NH 111

1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

Continue on NH 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Continue on NH 101A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Canal Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A

510 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto NH 101A

4.9 mi · 11 min · Amherst Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on NH 101A

3.6 mi · 6 min · Milford Road

Turn right onto NH 122

2.0 mi · 3 min · Ponemah Road

Continue on NH 122

1.0 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road

Turn right onto NH 122

55 ft · 1 sec · Amherst Street

Arrive at destination

NH 122

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.41 one way

$6.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$3.76	$7.51
premium	$4.86	$4.06	$8.12
diesel	$5.61	$4.68	$9.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.4	$2.23	$1.02
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.85	$0.85
EV Truck/SUV	8.5	$2.97	$1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Windham, NH

Evening in Windham on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amherst, NH

Evening in Amherst on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

45m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Windham, NH to Amherst, NH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amherst Street, Milford Road, Haverhill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Windham, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Windham, NH to Amherst, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Windham, NH to Amherst, NH

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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