Origin
Amherst, NH
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
Amherst to Nashua is 11.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via NH 101A, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for the entire drive, with plenty of turns to keep you engaged. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to travel and how you might break it up, though it's easily manageable in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101A | 8.4 mi | 18m |
| Ponemah Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Boston Post Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Amherst Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NH 101A
— 8.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on NH 122
55 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amherst Street
2
Turn left onto NH 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
3
Continue on NH 122
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ponemah Road
4
Turn left onto NH 101A
8.4 mi
·
18 min
·
NH 101A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 122 / Boston Post Road
Turn left onto NH 122 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile. With zero highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 11.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles along NH 101A, offering a good segment of consistent driving before you transition. Expect to make frequent turns as you make your way through this local New Hampshire landscape, so staying attentive to your navigation will be key.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on NH 101A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 122 / Boston Post Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 122 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NH 101A): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on NH 101A. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 122 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NH 101A): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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