Amherst, NH Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Amherst, NH is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 19 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Amherst, NH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
40 mi
Keene, NH
Quickest Drive
22m
Merrimack, NH
Plan Around Amherst, NH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Amherst, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Amherst, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Amherst, NH
Driving from Amherst, NH
Expect an average of 19 miles and about 34m behind the wheel when leaving Amherst, NH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 34 miles (50m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Amherst, NH include Salem, NH (33.8 mi, 50m), Pelham, NH (23.9 mi, 44m), Londonderry, NH (21.4 mi, 35m), Goffstown, NH (15.5 mi, 30m), and Nashua, NH (11.4 mi, 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 19-mile trip from Amherst, NH, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Amherst, NH and 3 routes heading into Amherst, NH, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 34 miles.
The longest mapped route from Amherst, NH covers 34 miles and takes approximately 50m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Amherst, NH runs about 19 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 19-mile trip from Amherst, NH costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Amherst, NH include Salem, NH, Pelham, NH, Londonderry, NH and Goffstown, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Amherst, NH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
756
Median Income
$165,714
Median Home Value
$482,800
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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