Fall Road Trips in New Hampshire
Routes
30
Avg Distance
118 mi
Avg Drive
2h 42m
Destinations
28
New Hampshire in the fall offers a high-octane leaf-peeping experience. With 30 routes averaging 118 miles and 162 minutes, you'll find drives with high drive scores of 9 and elevations reaching up to 1,571 ft. This collection focuses on routes that traverse the state's rolling terrain, perfect for soaking in the autumn colors.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.99/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$14–$26
One-way, ~118 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~41 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13
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 167-mile route scores a 9 for its scenic drive, climbing to a maximum elevation of 1,530 ft through gently rolling terrain.
Editor's pick
Colebrook, NH → Derry, NH
Through: Boston
A lengthy 165.5-mile option, this drive also boasts a drive score of 9 and reaches 1,390 ft, meandering through gently rolling terrain.
Editor's pick
Salem, NH → Milan, NH
Through: Plymouth → Lancaster
Traverse 159.3 miles on this route, which hits a 9 drive score and ascends to 1,571 ft, showcasing gently rolling terrain.
Berlin, NH → Pelham, NH
Through: Boston
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
Rochester, NH → Fitzwilliam, NH
Through: Manchester → Bedford → Nashua
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
Dover, NH → Fitzwilliam, NH
Through: Manchester → Bedford → Nashua
Keene, NH → East Kingston, NH
Through: Boston → Portsmouth → Kingston