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Summer Road Trips in New Hampshire

Routes

30

Avg Distance

116 mi

Avg Drive

2h 39m

Destinations

29

New Hampshire in summer offers a diverse range of drives, with 30 routes averaging 115 miles and about 2.6 hours. Expect gently rolling terrain with max elevations around 1,500 ft. The state boasts excellent EV coverage, with some routes featuring up to 27 DC fast chargers. These trips are perfect for experiencing the state's natural beauty and accessible parklands during the warmer months.

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 Summer 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 peak 78 54 3.8 —
Jul peak 83 59 3.6 —
Aug peak 82 57 3.6 —
Sep 74 49 3.6 —
Oct 61 38 4.4 0.8
Nov 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 summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 116 miles).
Current regular gas averages $4.49/gallon in New Hampshire (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $16 and $30. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Across Jun, Jul, Aug, New Hampshire typically sees daytime highs in the 78–83°F range with about 3.7 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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Keene, NH → Berlin, NH

167 mi 3h 45m Score: 9/10 ~$30 fuel

Through: Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This route stands out with a drive score of 9, predominantly surface roads, and access to parks. Its gently rolling terrain tops out at 1,530 ft, and it offers excellent EV charging with 15 DC fast chargers along its 167 miles.

Editor's pick

Salem, NH → Milan, NH

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

Through: Plymouth → Lancaster

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Boasting a drive score of 9, this 159-mile trip mixes highway and surface roads through gently rolling terrain up to 1,571 ft. It's a solid choice for covering ground across the state.

Editor's pick

Berlin, NH → Pelham, NH

152.9 mi 3h 22m Score: 9/10 ~$27 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

With an excellent EV coverage score and 27 DC fast chargers, this 152-mile route is a top pick. It features mostly surface roads, park access, and climbs to a maximum elevation of 1,771 ft through its gently rolling terrain.

Berlin, NH → Salem, NH

151.7 mi 3h 18m Score: 9/10 ~$27 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Windham, NH

147.9 mi 3h 12m Score: 9/10 ~$27 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Londonderry, NH

141.6 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10 ~$26 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Derry Village, NH

141.1 mi 3h 8m Score: 9/10 ~$25 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Merrimack, NH

140.4 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10 ~$25 fuel

Through: Nashua

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → North Conway, NH

134.7 mi 3h 23m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: New Hampton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → City of Manchester, NH

131.9 mi 2h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel

Through: Boston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Berlin, NH → Manchester, NH

131.3 mi 2h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$24 fuel
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 ~$20 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hudson, NH → Conway, NH

111.7 mi 2h 44m Score: 9/10 ~$20 fuel

Through: New Hampton

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 ~$18 fuel

Through: Boston → Portsmouth

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Nashua, NH → Effingham, NH

96.1 mi 2h 22m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Portsmouth → Seacoast → Kingston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Somersworth, NH

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

Through: Portsmouth → Madbury

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dover, NH → Alstead, NH

94.7 mi 2h 35m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Lebanon → White River Junction Vermont → Keene

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Newmarket, NH

94.5 mi 2h 12m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Boston → Portsmouth → Kingston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Bridgewater, NH

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

Through: New Hampton → Bristol → Nh Fish & Game

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Meredith, NH

93.4 mi 2h 7m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: New Hampton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Newfields, NH

93.1 mi 2h 5m Score: 9/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Boston → Portsmouth

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → Plaistow, NH

93.1 mi 1h 59m Score: 9/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Lawrence

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Nashua, NH → Woodstock, NH

92.3 mi 1h 50m Score: 9/10 ~$16 fuel
4 tricky spots High drive quality

Keene, NH → East Kingston, NH

92.2 mi 2h 6m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Boston → Portsmouth → Kingston

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dover, NH → Marlborough, NH

91.6 mi 2h 21m Score: 9/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Manchester → Bedford → Nashua

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Nashua, NH → Freedom, NH

91.1 mi 2h 23m Score: 9/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Hooksett

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hanover, NH → Milford, NH

90.6 mi 2h 2m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Boston → Nashua

5 tricky spots

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