Trip from Madison, 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

2h 29m

Distance

104.9 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 20m ★

6 AM

2h 30m

8 AM

2h 50m

10 AM

2h 37m

12 PM

2h 35m

3 PM

2h 38m

5 PM

2h 49m

8 PM

2h 24m

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

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Madison, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

This 103.2-mile journey from Madison to Nashua, New Hampshire, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Village Road and Plains Road, with no highway driving to speak of, making it a leisurely, turn-heavy experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward route through the Granite State. Consider this an easy day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.4 miles from Madison, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Everett Turnpike	32.7 mi	40m
Styles Bridges Highway	15.7 mi	17m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway	15.4 mi	17m
Whittier Highway	12.2 mi	22m
NH 104	8.5 mi	13m
Plains Road	5 mi	9m
Ossipee Mountain Highway	3.9 mi	5m
Whittier Street	3.1 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 32.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

153 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto NH 113

1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road

Turn left onto NH 41

5.0 mi · 9 min · Plains Road

Turn left onto NH 16

0.3 mi · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway

Turn right onto NH 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway

Continue on NH 25; NH 113

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

Continue on NH 25

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Whittier Road

Continue on NH 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 25

Continue on NH 25

12 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

Continue on NH 25

3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on NH 25

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto NH 104

8.3 mi · 12 min · NH 104

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NH 104

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NH 104

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

15 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293

8.2 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike

14 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

Toward Merrimack, Nashua

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward NH 130: Hollis

Keep slight left at fork

241 ft · 7 sec

Toward NH 130 East: Nashua

Turn left onto NH 130

0.8 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Amherst Street

Turn right onto NH 101A

27 ft · 0 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

NH 101A

Trip Plan

This 2-hour drive is easily manageable in one day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Given the 103.2-mile distance and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, plan for frequent, short stops rather than one long break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $17, and it's wise to fill up before departing Madison if you're starting with a low tank. A concrete tip: be mindful of the numerous turns indicated by the route's profile; pre-checking your GPS for upcoming intersections can help maintain a smooth pace.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Madison, NH, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 23 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashua, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Madison, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Madison, NH

This is one driving day of about 104.9 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Madison, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 32.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laconia, NH

52 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

Gilford, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laconia, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Madison, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bedford, New Hampshire

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 89.9

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

Cedars Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashua, New Hampshire

2.5 mi

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, New Hampshire

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bagel Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashua, New Hampshire

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.9

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+16032045141

Visit website

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Litchfield, New Hampshire

2.4 mi

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, New Hampshire

2.5 mi

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 89.9

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

Cedars Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.9

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16035780700

Visit website

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 89.9

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

Yoshimama Japanese Sushi Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 104.9

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16037188316

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $30 to $50 mile 89.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.4

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Giorgio's Ristorante & Bar - Merrimack

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 97.4

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16038837333

Visit website

Bagel Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.9

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+16032045141

Visit website

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97.4

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Hours: 3:30–7 pm

+16034242292

Visit website

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 89.9

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Market's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.9

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16038820600

Aroma Joe's #101

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.4

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 5:15 am–9 pm

+16034021195

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 52.4

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.4

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97.4

Litchfield, New Hampshire

+16034247999

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 89.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

SkyVenture New Hampshire

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 104.9

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 2–8 pm

+16038970002

Visit website

Winnipesaukee Pier

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 30

Laconia, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

Visit website

Endicott Rock State Historic Site

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 30

Laconia, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16032713556

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 82.4

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 39.1 and 103.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

39.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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.

81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

89.5 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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

103.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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

$16.89 one way

$33.77 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$18.58	$37.16
premium	$4.86	$20.09	$40.18
diesel	$5.61	$23.16	$46.32

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.5	$11.01	$5.04
Efficient EV	26.2	$9.18	$4.20
EV Truck/SUV	42	$14.69	$6.71

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Madison, NH

Night in Madison on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashua, NH

Night in Nashua on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

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

40 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

2h 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 103.2-mile route. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment is not specified, but the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds. As you transition from Madison to Nashua, you'll be on roads like Village Road and Plains Road, giving you a feel for the local New Hampshire landscape without the urgency of highway travel.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 104.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 39.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): 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.

Between Madison, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Merrimack.

Concord

39.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Merrimack

89.5 mi in | ~2h 7m | via Everett Turnpike

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 104.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

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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Trip from Madison, NH to Nashua, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Copper Door

Bagel Cafe

Copper Door

Cedars Cafe

The Country Loon Cafe

Yoshimama Japanese Sushi Bar

Cotton Restaurant

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

The Bagg Lunch

Giorgio's Ristorante & Bar - Merrimack

Bagel Cafe

Mel's Funway Park

Simply Delicious Bakery

Market's Cafe

Aroma Joe's #101

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Ford Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Waukewan Highlands Community Park

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England

SEE Science Center

SkyVenture New Hampshire

Winnipesaukee Pier

Endicott Rock State Historic Site

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Madison, NH

Nashua, NH

Same local time

40 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 29m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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