Road Trips from Nashua, NH
Looking for a quick escape from Nashua? You've got options. Most of these nearby New Hampshire towns are under a two-hour drive, perfect for a day trip. The terrain is mostly flat, making for easy driving, and all of them have parks, so you can stretch your legs. If you want a longer drive, Franconia is the furthest, offering a slightly more varied landscape.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
2
Under 2 hours
Belmont, NH
1h 15m57.9 mi one way
This 57.9-mile drive to Belmont takes just 1.3 hours and has a high drive score of 9. It's a good option if you want a shorter trip than going to Sandwich or Tuftonboro, and the mostly flat terrain makes for straightforward driving.
Rollinsford, NH
1h 29m61.1 mi one way
At 61.1 miles and 1.5 hours, Rollinsford offers a solid day trip with a drive score of 9. It's comparable in distance to Belmont but slightly further, and like most options, features mostly flat terrain.
Woodstock, NH
1h 50m92.3 mi one way
This 92.3-mile trip to Woodstock takes 1.8 hours and boasts a drive score of 9. It's a longer drive than to Belmont or Rollinsford, but still manageable for a day trip with its mostly flat terrain.
Newfields, NH
1h 3m48 mi one way
Newfields is the shortest trip at 48 miles, taking only 1.1 hours. It leans heavily towards highway driving with a score of 6, making it a quick and easy option if you prioritize speed over varied scenery.
Full-day getaway
Franconia, NH
2h 14m112.6 mi one way
The furthest option at 112.6 miles, Franconia is a 2.2-hour drive with a top drive score of 9. It offers gently rolling terrain, distinguishing it from the mostly flat drives to other destinations.
Tuftonboro, NH
2h 8m80.3 mi one way
This 80.3-mile drive to Tuftonboro clocks in at 2.1 hours with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a bit more variation than the flatter routes, and it's a longer commitment than trips to Belmont or Rollinsford.
Sandwich, NH
2h86.5 mi one way
Sandwich is an 86.5-mile drive that takes 2 hours, earning a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, similar to many other options, but it’s a longer trip than heading to Newfields or Belmont.
Effingham, NH
2h 22m96.1 mi one way
At 96.1 miles and 2.4 hours, Effingham offers one of the longer day trips with a drive score of 9. The mostly flat terrain makes for easy driving on this extended route compared to closer destinations.
Freedom, NH
2h 23m91.1 mi one way
Freedom is a 91.1-mile destination taking 2.4 hours, with a strong drive score of 9. This route features mostly flat terrain and is one of the longer drives available, similar to Effingham and Tuftonboro.
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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
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and parks readily available on most routes, spring drives offer easy access to green spaces as they emerge.
Summer
The consistently good drive scores and park access across these destinations make summer road trips straightforward and enjoyable.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain on these drives means you can focus on the changing foliage without challenging roads.
Winter
Shortest drives like Newfields are ideal for quick winter excursions, while the high drive scores on longer routes suggest manageable conditions.
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