Amherst to Windham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.7 miles 80 km · straight line
64.6 miles estimated 104 km · driving distance
1h 18min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Amherst from Windham?

The distance from Amherst to Windham is 49.7 miles (80 km) as the crow flies. Windham is located SSE of Amherst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.6 miles, taking about 1h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Amherst in Massachusetts and Windham in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amherst and Windham. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amherst to Windham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 18min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 34min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Amherst & Windham

Quick Facts

Amherst
42.37°N, 72.52°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
Windham
41.70°N, 72.16°W
America/New_York
86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 500.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients