Origin
Hollis, NH
Morning in Hollis on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollis, 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
17m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollis, NH
Michał Robak
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 7.3-mile drive from Hollis to Nashua, New Hampshire, will take you about 17 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Broad Street, Amherst Street, and Ash Street, with no highway driving involved. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $1, this journey is incredibly budget-friendly and easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Its local character means you'll experience the everyday feel of the area rather than a grand scenic tour. Consider this a straightforward hop between two points in southern New Hampshire.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 6.2 mi | 14m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ash Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Proctor Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— 6.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollis, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on NH 130
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
Proctor Hill Road
2
Continue on NH 130
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street
3
Continue on NH 130
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
4
Enter roundabout onto NH 130
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Continue on NH 130
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
7
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NH 130 / Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NH 130 / Broad Street
Right onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 101A / Amherst Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
17m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire 7.3-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. The majority of your journey, a solid 6.2 miles, will be spent on Broad Street. This route is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local streets rather than high-speed cruising. The drive will feel like a typical local commute, requiring your attention to road signs and intersections throughout the 17-minute travel time. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to relax into; instead, you'll be actively engaged with the road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Broad Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 4.3 miles in near NH 130 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Navigation decision point.
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 17m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 6.2 miles on Broad Street. 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 4.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Navigation decision point.
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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