Summer Road Trips in New Hampshire
Routes
30
Avg Distance
118 mi
Avg Drive
2h 42m
Destinations
28
New Hampshire in the summer offers a variety of drives, with routes averaging 118 miles and taking around 2.5 hours. These trips feature gently rolling terrain, with maximum elevations around 1,500 feet. With 30 routes available, you can explore diverse landscapes across the state, enjoying longer daylight hours perfect for scenic cruising.
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 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
- Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
- Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
- Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Routes
Editor's pick
Keene, NH → Berlin, NH
Through: Lancaster
This 167-mile route boasts a high drive score of 9, navigating mostly surface roads through gently rolling terrain. It reaches a maximum elevation of 1,530 feet, offering a substantial climb for summer exploration.
Editor's pick
Colebrook, NH → Derry, NH
Through: Boston
Clocking in at 165.5 miles with a drive score of 9, this trip also primarily uses surface roads. The journey covers gently rolling landscapes, peaking at 1,390 feet.
Editor's pick
Salem, NH → Milan, NH
Through: Plymouth → Lancaster
This 159.3-mile drive earns a drive score of 9, blending highway and surface roads. It traverses gently rolling terrain and reaches the highest point among these picks at 1,571 feet.
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