Pelham to Conway is 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m via Styles Bridges Highway, Whittier Highway, and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. With mostly surface roads, expect a more leisurely pace compared to a pure highway drive. This route is a solid option for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration upon arrival in Conway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Pelham, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi
33m
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi
22m
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi
12m
NH 104
8.3 mi
12m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi
8m
White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi
10m
I 93
7.1 mi
8m
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 30 mi, about 33m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 21 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,701 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,324
Quietest
2 AM
~136 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham, NH and Conway, NH.
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Start on Nashua Road
355 ft·10 sec·Nashua Road
2
Enter roundabout onto NH 111A
195 ft·10 sec·Windham Road
3
Continue on NH 111A
2.4 mi·4 min·Windham Road
4
Continue on NH 111A
0.7 mi·1 min·Lowell Road
5
Turn right onto NH 111A
3.1 mi·6 min·Range Road
6
Continue on NH 111A
0.4 mi·50 sec·Gateway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NH 111
0.2 mi·28 sec·Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 NorthUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi·8 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
11
Continue on I 93
5.7 mi·7 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi·8 min·I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi·12 min·Everett Turnpike
14
Continue on I 93
17 mi·19 min·Styles Bridges Highway
15
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·46 sec·Sen Styles Bridges Highway
16
Continue on I 93
13 mi·14 min·Styles Bridges Highway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 23Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New HamptonUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto NH 104
4.7 mi·7 min·NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on NH 104
3.6 mi·5 min·NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi·2 min·Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right
138 ft·7 sec
Toward NH 25 East
22
Turn right onto NH 25
0.1 mi·12 sec·Winnipesaukee Street
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi·6 min·Whittier Street
24
Continue on NH 25
12 mi·22 min·Whittier Highway
25
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 25
26
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi·29 sec·Whittier Road
27
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi·3 min·Bear Camp Highway
28
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
0.2 mi·22 sec·Ossipee Mountain Highway
29
Turn left onto NH 113
0.4 mi·54 sec·Whittier Road
30
Turn left onto NH 113
2.0 mi·4 min·Tamworth Road
31
Turn right onto NH 113
0.4 mi·1 min·Chocorua Road
32
Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Page Hill Road
33
Turn left onto NH 16
3.3 mi·5 min·Chocorua Mtn Highway
34
Continue on NH 16
7.1 mi·10 min·White Mountain Highway
35
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
36
Arrive at destination
NH 16; NH 113
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 48m estimated drive time, departing Pelham in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Conway and explore. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically to align with your needs. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time and can adjust your pace as needed. Watch for the transition from highway to surface roads, as this is where your speed and the driving environment will change most significantly.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Pelham, NH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 miles.
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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pelham, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 115.2 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pelham, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 79.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 111A / Windham Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 111A / Windham Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.9 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
6
22 mi into trip|~32m in|I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
6
79.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.36 one way
$40.73 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$22.31
$44.61
premium
$5.29
$23.99
$47.98
diesel
$5.35
$24.26
$48.53
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Pelham, NH
Afternoon
in Pelham on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Isolated Rain Showers
N 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Conway, NH
Afternoon
in Conway on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Scattered Rain Showers
0 mph33% chanceLive forecast
52°F
Ashland, NH
58 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, accounting for 77% of the total mileage. You'll encounter about 23% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on Styles Bridges Highway covering 30 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads means you'll likely notice more local traffic and varied speed limits as you progress through towns and rural areas. Expect to navigate more intersections and potentially slower speeds once the highway portion concludes.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 NH 111A / Windham Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 115.2 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 (NH 111A / Windham Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
743 ft150 ft
Total Climb
950 ft
Total Descent
637 ft
Highest Point
743 ft
~65.8 mi in
Elevation Range
593 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pelham, NH and Conway, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and New Hampton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Conway, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 111A / Windham Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Conway, NH before heading back.
