Berlin, NH to Nashua, NH is 148.4 miles and takes about 3h 15m via Styles Bridges Highway and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way south. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Berlin, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi
55m
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi
40m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi
12m
US 3
8.2 mi
13m
Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi
11m
Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi
9m
Main Street
3.7 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,565 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,193
Quietest
2 AM
~79 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, NH and Nashua, NH.
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Start on this road
146 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NH 16
0.3 mi·44 sec·Pleasant Street
3
Turn straight onto NH 16
1.1 mi·2 min·Glen Avenue
4
Continue on NH 16
3.7 mi·7 min·Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi·3 min·Lancaster Road
6
Continue on US 2
9.1 mi·12 min·Gorham Hill Road
7
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Presidential Highway
8
Turn left onto Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi·9 min·Owls Head Highway
9
Continue on NH 115
3.6 mi·5 min·State Route 115
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 North
11
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft·14 sec·US Route 3 South
12
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi·3 min·US Route 3 South
13
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi·11 min·Daniel Webster Highway
14
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi·13 min·US 3
15
Continue on I 93
51 mi·54 min·Styles Bridges Highway
16
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
17
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
18
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi·17 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward NH 130: Hollis
23
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft·7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
24
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi·2 min·Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi·1 min·Amherst Street
26
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft·0 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 15m drive, consider leaving Berlin, NH in the morning to allow ample time for the 148.4-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye out for the longest stretch of 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, and be prepared for the shift in road type as you progress towards Nashua. This route is straightforward enough that you can comfortably complete it in a single day.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Berlin, NH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashua, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berlin, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berlin, NH
This is one driving day of about 148.4 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Berlin, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 122.9 and 146.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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122.9 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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124.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
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133 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
5
146.6 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward NH 130: Hollis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
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146.9 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.72 one way
$49.44 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$27.43
$54.86
premium
$5.07
$29.60
$59.20
diesel
$5.60
$32.71
$65.42
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Everett Turnpike
(13.6 mi)$0.95
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)$0.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.58
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.78
$9.50
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Berlin, NH
Late night
in Berlin on Wednesday
Local time
2:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Nashua, NH
Late night
in Nashua on Wednesday
Local time
2:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
E 0 to 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Franconia, NH
74 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
3h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 33% of this 148.4-mile drive is on highways like the Everett Turnpike. You'll experience a stretch of 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway before transitioning to other road types. Expect to see a mix of highway sections and surface roads, offering varied driving conditions. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 122.9 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Driving Effort6/10
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 148.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 122.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.9 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133 miles (Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,951 ft160 ft
Total Climb
1,248 ft
Total Descent
2,111 ft
Highest Point
1,951 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,791 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berlin, NH to Nashua, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Merrimack along the way.
Berlin is a town in the Great North Region of New Hampshire. Berlin is a great destination for people looking to get into the outdoors. Some of the outdoor activities that you can find in this town of 9,400 people (2020) are fishing or paddling on the Androscoggin River, riding the miles of ATV trails at the popular Jericho Mountain State Park.
Top landmarks
•St. Anne Church — historic church in Berlin, New Hampshire
Nashua is a city in the southern part of New Hampshire. It is the state's second largest city behind Manchester with a population of about 88,000 (2016).
Top landmarks
•Nashua Manufacturing Company Historic District — historic district in New Hampshire, United States
•Hunt Memorial Library — library in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
•Abbot House — historic house in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nashua, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 122.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.9 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133 miles (Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Nashua, NH, but most travelers stay overnight.
