Pelham, Massachusetts is located West central Massachusetts, bordered by Shutesbury on the north, New Salem on the east, Belchertown on the south, and Amherst on the west. The western branch of Quabbin Reservoir lies along the town's eastern border. Pelham is about 31 miles north of Springfield, 47 miles west of Worcester, 85 miles west of Boston, and 168 miles from New York City. Principal highways are U.S. Route 202 going N-S and State Route 9 running E-W across the southwest corner of Pelham. Passenger rail service between Montreal and Washington, D.C. and to all other points on the Amtrak network is available in neighboring Amherst.

Some information gathered on Pelham, MA is courtesy of Commonwealth Communities at Mass.gov