Origin
Fremont, NH
Late night in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, 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
53m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fremont, NH to Nashua, NH is 38.6 miles and takes about 53 minutes via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey or an add-on to another adventure. You'll find this route straightforward, with most of your travel time on well-maintained roads. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 19.9 mi | 24m |
| Everett Turnpike | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fremont Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 19.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on NH 107
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NH 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fremont Road
3
Turn right onto Freetown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
16 mi
·
18 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport
9
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
11
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
12
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
14
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Fremont, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Freetown Road
Turn right onto Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$6.21 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Everett Turnpike
(13.1 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:24 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
1 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
53m 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 overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend the bulk of your time on NH 101 and the Everett Turnpike, experiencing a consistent, high-speed travel profile. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on NH 101, offering a good period of steady driving. Expect a smooth experience for most of the 53-minute duration, as the main roads are designed for efficient travel. While it's primarily highway, the transition between these main roads is generally seamless.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Freetown Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fremont, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford, Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack and Manchester Airport.
Manchester
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via NH 101
Bedford
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via NH 101
Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack
23.4 mi in
|
~31m
Manchester Airport
23.4 mi in
|
~31m
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 53m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.92 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.
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.
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 2.2 miles (Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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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