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Scenic Drives in New Hampshire

Routes

60

Avg Distance

88 mi

Avg Drive

2h 3m

Destinations

34

Not every route in New Hampshire is memorable, but these 60 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

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.

Top Scenic Routes

Berlin, NH → Londonderry, NH

141.6 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10

Berlin, NH → Derry Village, NH

141.1 mi 3h 8m Score: 9/10

Berlin, NH → Merrimack, NH

140.4 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10

Gorham, NH → Derry, NH

138.2 mi 2h 58m Score: 9/10

Keene, NH → North Conway, NH

134.7 mi 3h 23m Score: 9/10

Berlin, NH → City of Manchester, NH

131.9 mi 2h 54m Score: 9/10

Berlin, NH → Manchester, NH

131.3 mi 2h 52m Score: 9/10

Gorham, NH → Bedford, NH

130.9 mi 2h 51m Score: 9/10

North Conway, NH → Salem, NH

115.6 mi 2h 47m Score: 9/10

Keene, NH → Lisbon, NH

114.5 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Woodsville, NH → Derry Village, NH

114.2 mi 2h 33m Score: 8/10

Derry, NH → Littleton, NH

112.6 mi 2h 12m Score: 9/10

Derry Village, NH → Bethlehem, NH

112.6 mi 2h 17m Score: 9/10

Hudson, NH → Conway, NH

111.7 mi 2h 44m Score: 9/10

Concord, NH → Gorham, NH

110.1 mi 2h 22m Score: 9/10

Bethlehem, NH → City of Manchester, NH

104.3 mi 2h 5m Score: 9/10

Manchester, NH → Bethlehem, NH

102.8 mi 2h 1m Score: 9/10

Hampton, NH → Keene, NH

98.1 mi 2h 11m Score: 7/10

Rochester, NH → Berlin, NH

96.8 mi 2h 39m Score: 7/10

Conway, NH → Derry Village, NH

94.9 mi 2h 30m Score: 7/10

Pelham, NH → Claremont, NH

93.2 mi 2h 7m Score: 9/10

Keene, NH → East Kingston, NH

92.2 mi 2h 6m Score: 9/10

Charlestown, NH → Derry Village, NH

90.5 mi 2h 5m Score: 9/10

Derry Village, NH → Walpole, NH

90 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Tamworth, NH → Derry Village, NH

89.2 mi 2h 8m Score: 9/10

Unity, NH → Dover, NH

87.9 mi 2h 23m Score: 9/10

Madison, NH → Manchester, NH

87.7 mi 2h 6m Score: 8/10

Lebanon, NH → Conway, NH

87.7 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Derry, NH → Woodstock, NH

85.8 mi 1h 41m Score: 8/10

Hinsdale, NH → City of Manchester, NH

84.2 mi 2h 4m Score: 9/10

Charlestown, NH → Manchester, NH

80.7 mi 1h 49m Score: 8/10

Thornton, NH → Derry Village, NH

79.7 mi 1h 37m Score: 8/10

Canaan, NH → Keene, NH

79.6 mi 1h 44m Score: 8/10

Winchester, NH → Manchester, NH

78.3 mi 1h 49m Score: 9/10

Franconia, NH → East Concord, NH

77.3 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Keene, NH → Northwood, NH

74.8 mi 1h 51m Score: 9/10

Londonderry, NH → Canaan, NH

74.5 mi 1h 56m Score: 9/10

Manchester, NH → Lebanon, NH

71.8 mi 1h 27m Score: 7/10

Greenville, NH → Dover, NH

71.6 mi 1h 49m Score: 9/10

Washington, NH → Rochester, NH

71.5 mi 1h 54m Score: 9/10

Alexandria, NH → Keene, NH

70.9 mi 2h 9m Score: 9/10

Portsmouth, NH → Brookline, NH

70 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Manchester, NH → Rumney, NH

68.3 mi 1h 25m Score: 8/10

Newbury, NH → Salem, NH

67.9 mi 1h 32m Score: 9/10

Swanzey, NH → Derry Village, NH

66.5 mi 1h 52m Score: 9/10

Ashland, NH → Merrimack, NH

64.9 mi 1h 21m Score: 9/10

Concord, NH → Winchester, NH

64.5 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Londonderry, NH → Bristol, NH

64.5 mi 1h 23m Score: 9/10

Hanover, NH → Concord, NH

62.4 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

Freedom, NH → East Concord, NH

62.4 mi 1h 42m Score: 9/10

Wakefield, NH → Manchester, NH

61.9 mi 1h 31m Score: 9/10

Alton, NH → Salem, NH

61.8 mi 1h 34m Score: 9/10

Laconia, NH → Rye, NH

61.6 mi 1h 40m Score: 9/10

Unity, NH → Manchester, NH

61 mi 1h 34m Score: 9/10

Tamworth, NH → East Concord, NH

60.6 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Chesterfield, NH → Hudson, NH

60.6 mi 1h 48m Score: 8/10

Plymouth, NH → Manchester, NH

59.8 mi 1h 10m Score: 8/10

Portsmouth, NH → Concord, NH

59.4 mi 1h 14m Score: 7/10

Laconia, NH → Claremont, NH

58.7 mi 1h 45m Score: 8/10

Bedford, NH → Ashland, NH

58.5 mi 1h 12m Score: 9/10

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