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Fall Road Trips in New Hampshire

Routes

30

Avg Distance

136 mi

Avg Drive

3h 5m

Destinations

27

New Hampshire in the fall offers a vibrant spectacle of changing leaves, with 30 routes averaging 138 miles and nearly 3.5 hours. You'll find drives reaching up to 1,684 feet in elevation, with excellent EV charging coverage on many paths, boasting up to 35 DC fast chargers. The state's autumn drives provide a great way to experience the season's colors across varied terrain.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.39/gal

Diesel: $6.28/gal

Typical trip cost

$17–$32

One-way, ~136 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~48 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-19

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

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in New Hampshire that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 136 miles).
Current regular gas averages $4.39/gallon in New Hampshire (week of 2026-10-19). Diesel: $6.28/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $17 and $32. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Across Sep, Oct, Nov, New Hampshire typically sees daytime highs in the 48–74°F range with about 3.8 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Editor's pick

Colebrook, NH → Keene, NH

182.7 mi 3h 57m Score: 9/10 ~$32 fuel

Through: Westminster → Walpole New Hampshire

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This 182-mile route stands out with a drive score of 9 and excellent EV coverage, offering 35 DC fast chargers. It traverses mostly flat terrain with a maximum elevation of 1,193 feet and passes through areas with parks, perfect for a fall exploration.

Editor's pick

Keene, NH → Milan, NH

177.7 mi 3h 55m Score: 9/10 ~$31 fuel

Through: Lower Waterford

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Another route with a drive score of 9, this 177-mile trip features gently rolling terrain up to 1,246 feet. While it lacks specific EV charging data and park access, it promises a solid fall driving experience.

Editor's pick

Salem, NH → Colebrook, NH

174.9 mi 3h 51m Score: 9/10 ~$30 fuel

Through: Plymouth → Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Boasting a drive score of 9, this 174-mile journey climbs to 1,684 feet across gently rolling terrain. With excellent EV coverage and 34 DC fast chargers, it’s a well-supported option that includes park access.

Keene, NH → Berlin, NH

167 mi 3h 45m Score: 9/10 ~$29 fuel

Through: Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Colebrook, NH → Derry, NH

165.5 mi 3h 39m Score: 9/10 ~$29 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Gorham, NH

163.2 mi 3h 37m Score: 9/10 ~$28 fuel

Through: Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Salem, NH → Milan, NH

159.3 mi 3h 35m Score: 9/10 ~$28 fuel

Through: Plymouth → Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Pelham, NH

152.9 mi 3h 22m Score: 9/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Salem, NH

151.7 mi 3h 18m Score: 9/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Nashua, NH

148.4 mi 3h 15m Score: 9/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Merrimack

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Windham, NH

147.9 mi 3h 12m Score: 9/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Londonderry, NH

141.6 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Groveton, NH → Dover, NH

141.4 mi 3h 24m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Tilton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Derry Village, NH

141.1 mi 3h 8m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Merrimack, NH

140.4 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Nashua

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Whitefield, NH

136 mi 2h 58m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Woodsville New Hampshire

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → North Conway, NH

134.7 mi 3h 23m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: New Hampton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → City of Manchester, NH

131.9 mi 2h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Manchester, NH

131.3 mi 2h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Nashua, NH → Whitefield, NH

127 mi 2h 38m Score: 9/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dover, NH → Lisbon, NH

118.6 mi 2h 49m Score: 9/10 ~$21 fuel

Through: Alton → Sugar Hill

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Pelham, NH → Conway, NH

115.2 mi 2h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$20 fuel

Through: Plymouth → New Hampton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Nashua, NH → Franconia, NH

112.6 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10 ~$19 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hudson, NH → Conway, NH

111.7 mi 2h 44m Score: 9/10 ~$19 fuel

Through: New Hampton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Rochester, NH → Lyme, NH

109.6 mi 2h 38m Score: 9/10 ~$19 fuel

Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont → Hanover

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dover, NH → Charlestown, NH

107.7 mi 2h 38m Score: 9/10 ~$19 fuel

Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont → Sunapee +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Tuftonboro, NH

104.1 mi 2h 41m Score: 9/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Portsmouth

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dover, NH → Hanover, NH

102.6 mi 2h 24m Score: 9/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → North Hampton, NH

97.3 mi 2h 10m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Boston → Portsmouth

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dover, NH → Swanzey, NH

96.9 mi 2h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont → Keene

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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