Fall Road Trips in New Hampshire
Routes
30
Avg Distance
116 mi
Avg Drive
2h 39m
Destinations
29
New Hampshire in the fall offers drives across gently rolling terrain, with routes averaging 116 miles and around 2.6 hours. You'll find excellent EV coverage on many, with up to 15 DC fast chargers available. Maximum elevations reach over 1,700 feet, providing varied views as you explore.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.49/gal
Diesel: $5.35/gal
Typical trip cost
$16–$30
One-way, ~116 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~41 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01
Climate through the year: New Hampshire
New Hampshire peaks at around 83°F in Jul and cools to 32°F / 13°F in Jan. Wettest month is Oct at ~4.4 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 13 | 2.8 | 17.1 |
| Feb | 35 | 15 | 2.8 | 16.9 |
| Mar | 44 | 23 | 3.3 | 13.6 |
| Apr | 58 | 33 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| May | 69 | 44 | 3.5 | — |
| Jun | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | — |
| Jul | 83 | 59 | 3.6 | — |
| Aug | 82 | 57 | 3.6 | — |
| Sep peak | 74 | 49 | 3.6 | — |
| Oct peak | 61 | 38 | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Nov peak | 48 | 29 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 37 | 20 | 3.7 | 14.3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for NH — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
- Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
- New Hampshire routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall Routes
Editor's pick
Keene, NH → Berlin, NH
Through: Lancaster
This route boasts a high drive score of 9 and excellent EV coverage, making it a smooth 167-mile journey through gently rolling hills up to 1,530 feet. It also features access to parks, enhancing the fall scenery.
Editor's pick
Salem, NH → Milan, NH
Through: Plymouth → Lancaster
Covering 159 miles, this drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience with a solid drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, reaching up to 1,571 feet in elevation.
Editor's pick
Berlin, NH → Pelham, NH
Through: Boston
This 153-mile trip earns a drive score of 9 and ascends to the highest elevation among the picks at 1,771 feet. It primarily utilizes surface roads for a more grounded exploration.
Berlin, NH → Salem, NH
Through: Boston
Berlin, NH → Windham, NH
Through: Boston
Berlin, NH → Londonderry, NH
Through: Boston
Berlin, NH → Derry Village, NH
Through: Boston
Berlin, NH → Merrimack, NH
Through: Nashua
Keene, NH → North Conway, NH
Through: New Hampton
Berlin, NH → City of Manchester, NH
Through: Boston
Berlin, NH → Manchester, NH
Dover, NH → Lisbon, NH
Through: Alton → Sugar Hill
Pelham, NH → Conway, NH
Through: Plymouth → New Hampton
Nashua, NH → Franconia, NH
Hudson, NH → Conway, NH
Through: New Hampton
Dover, NH → Hanover, NH
Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont
Keene, NH → North Hampton, NH
Through: Boston → Portsmouth
Nashua, NH → Effingham, NH
Through: Portsmouth → Seacoast → Kingston
Keene, NH → Somersworth, NH
Through: Portsmouth → Madbury
Dover, NH → Alstead, NH
Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont → Keene
Keene, NH → Newmarket, NH
Through: Boston → Portsmouth → Kingston
Keene, NH → Bridgewater, NH
Through: New Hampton → Bristol → Nh Fish & Game
Keene, NH → Meredith, NH
Through: New Hampton
Keene, NH → Newfields, NH
Through: Boston → Portsmouth
Keene, NH → Plaistow, NH
Through: Lawrence
Nashua, NH → Woodstock, NH
Keene, NH → East Kingston, NH
Through: Boston → Portsmouth → Kingston
Dover, NH → Marlborough, NH
Through: Manchester → Bedford → Nashua
Nashua, NH → Freedom, NH
Through: Hooksett
Hanover, NH → Milford, NH
Through: Boston → Nashua