Road Trips from Nashua, NH
Nashua is a great starting point for trips that keep you within New Hampshire, offering a range of options for day drives or longer excursions. You've got several destinations just over an hour away on mostly flat terrain, perfect for a quick escape. If you're looking for something a bit more involved, there are also longer drives, some with gently rolling hills, that take you further into the state. One option even includes a park, giving you a nature-focused destination within reach.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
8 total in this range
Belmont, NH
1h 15m57.9 mi one way
This 1.3-hour drive is a solid option if you want a straightforward trip. It's one of the closer destinations at 57.9 miles, featuring mostly flat terrain and a high drive score of 9. It's a bit shorter than the drive to Woodstock but offers a similar driving experience.
New Hampton, NH
1h 22m65.9 mi one way
Grafton, NH
1h 47m72.2 mi one way
Madbury, NH
1h 14m53.1 mi one way
Woodstock, NH
1h 50m92.3 mi one way
This drive to Woodstock is a longer option at 1.8 hours and 92.3 miles. The terrain is mostly flat, and it boasts a drive score of 9. It offers a longer excursion than trips to Belmont or Rollinsford, but with similar road conditions.
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Franconia, NH
2h 14m112.6 mi one way
If you're up for a longer drive, Franconia is 2.2 hours and 112.6 miles away. The terrain is gently rolling, and the drive score is a high 9. This is the longest route offered from Nashua, providing a more substantial excursion.
Tuftonboro, NH
2h 8m80.3 mi one way
This 2.1-hour drive to Tuftonboro is notable because it's one of the few options with a park. Covering 80.3 miles, it features gently rolling terrain and a high drive score of 9. It's a longer trip than many, with the added benefit of park access.
Sandwich, NH
2h86.5 mi one way
This 2-hour drive covers 86.5 miles and has a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a comfortable longer trip. It falls between the distances of Tuftonboro and Effingham, offering a middle-ground excursion.
Whitefield, NH
2h 38m127 mi one way
Freedom, NH
2h 23m91.1 mi one way
This 2.4-hour drive to Freedom is one of the longest options, spanning 91.1 miles. It has a drive score of 9 and features mostly flat terrain. It's similar in duration to Effingham, offering a substantial journey.
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Belmont, NH
1h 15m57.9 mi one way
Franconia, NH
2h 14m112.6 mi one way
Tuftonboro, NH
2h 8m80.3 mi one way
Sandwich, NH
2h86.5 mi one way
Belmont, NH
1h 15m57.9 mi one way
Franconia, NH
2h 14m112.6 mi one way
Whitefield, NH
2h 38m127 mi one way
Sandwich, NH
2h86.5 mi one way
Madbury, NH
1h 14m53.1 mi one way
Freedom, NH
2h 23m91.1 mi one way
Rollinsford, NH
1h 29m61.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The mostly flat terrain on these routes is conducive to driving in spring. Look towards destinations like Tuftonboro if you want park access.
Summer
With mostly flat terrain across many options, summer drives to any destination are accessible. Longer trips like Franconia or Effingham are viable.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain on drives to Woodstock or Franconia could offer scenic views. Most routes are under 2.5 hours.
Winter
Flat terrain on most drives makes them manageable. Shorter trips like Newfields or Belmont are quick escapes.
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