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Trip from Antrim, 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

1h 12m

Distance

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Antrim, NH, NH

Antrim, NH

Phil Evenden

city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

Antrim, NH to Nashua, NH is 34.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m via Forest Road and NH 101A, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, with a significant portion on non-highway roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and any spontaneous detours you might consider. It's a practical choice for connecting these two New Hampshire communities without a substantial time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Forest Road 10.6 mi 26m
NH 101A 8.9 mi 18m
Sawmill Road 5 mi 8m
State Route 101 4.9 mi 7m
Main Street 1.6 mi 4m
State Route 202 1.3 mi 2m
Elm Street 0.8 mi 1m
Wilton Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Forest Road — 10.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Antrim, NH and Nashua, NH.

1

Start on this road

213 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto NH 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on US 202; NH 31

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 202
4

Turn left onto Pierce Hill Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Pierce Hill Road
5

Continue on NH 31

369 ft · 10 sec · Pierce Hill Road
6

Continue on NH 31

392 ft · 14 sec · School Street
7

Turn right onto NH 31

445 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on NH 31

5.0 mi · 8 min · Sawmill Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto NH 31; NH 136

11 mi · 26 min · Forest Road
10

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
11

Continue on Wilton Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Wilton Road
12

Turn left onto NH 101

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
13

Turn right onto NH 101

4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
15

Keep slight left at fork

223 ft · 10 sec
16

Turn right onto NH 101A

8.9 mi · 18 min · NH 101A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto NH 101A

27 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
18

Arrive at destination

NH 101A

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lyndeborough, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lyndeborough, NH

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Merrimack, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lyndeborough, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Antrim, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 31 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 31 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | NH 31 / Main Street

Turn right onto NH 31 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
25 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
6
25.4 mi into trip | ~53m in | NH 101A

Turn right onto NH 101A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
34.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | NH 101A / Main Street

Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.08 $12.15
premium $4.86 $6.57 $13.14
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Antrim, NH

Late night in Antrim on Sunday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashua, NH

Late night in Nashua on Sunday

Local time

12:25 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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 12m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 18% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along Forest Road, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type. You'll navigate through local roads like Forest Road and Sawmill Road, interspersed with the more direct NH 101A. This mix means you'll be engaging with the local environment more than you would on a pure interstate drive, so pay close attention to navigation as the road winds through the area.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Forest Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 31 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 31 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (NH 31 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Forest Road. 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 31 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (NH 31 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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