Origin
Dublin, NH
Morning in Dublin on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, NH to Nashua, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dublin, NH
Jonathan Borba
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
Dublin to Nashua is 35.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Gibbons Highway and NH 101A, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that feels more like navigating through towns than cruising on an open highway. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to cover a moderate distance without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbons Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| NH 101A | 8.9 mi | 18m |
| State Route 101 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Wilton Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Peterborough Bypass | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dublin Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gibbons Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on New Harrisville Road
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
New Harrisville Road
2
Continue on Dublin Road
520 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dublin Road
3
Turn left onto NH 101
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NH 101
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 101
5
Continue on NH 101
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterborough Bypass
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 101
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Peterborough Bypass
7
Continue on NH 101
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Peterborough Bypass
8
Continue on NH 101
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NH 101
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Gibbons Highway
10
Continue on NH 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
11
Turn right onto NH 101
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 101
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
13
Keep slight left at fork
223 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn right onto NH 101A
8.9 mi
·
18 min
·
NH 101A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Dublin, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass
Enter roundabout onto NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NH 101A
Turn right onto NH 101A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
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.
Destination
Nashua, NH
Morning in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 frequent turns, making it a "turn-heavy local drive." With only 24% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, including Gibbons Highway and NH 101A. The longest stretch without a turn is 9.3 miles on Gibbons Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves navigating through various communities rather than a long, uninterrupted highway cruise.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Gibbons Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Nashua, NH
Full guide →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).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Gibbons Highway. 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: at 6 miles (NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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