Origin
Nashua, NH
Night in Nashua on Monday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Allenstown, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, NH
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Allenstown, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Allenstown, NH covers 31.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Pinewood Road, Hooksett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| Pinewood Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| College Park Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 5 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,682 veh/hr typical · worst 5,484
Quietest
2 AM
~151 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 65 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 Nashua, NH and Allenstown, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 101A
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Everett Turnpike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hooksett
7
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
8
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West River Road
9
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
12
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto NH 28
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pinewood Road
15
Turn right onto Gilbert Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gilbert Road
16
Turn left
68 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Nashua, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Hooksett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Hooksett
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.53
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)
$1.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Allenstown, NH
Night in Allenstown on Monday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Manchester, NH
16 mi in
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
48m 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?
31.6 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 22.2 mi of that is on Everett Turnpike.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Pinewood Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.6 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: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
338 ft
141 ft
Total Climb
436 ft
Total Descent
272 ft
Highest Point
338 ft
~27.1 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
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.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Allenstown, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
Hooksett
24.1 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Nashua, NH
Full guide →Founded 1746
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
Arriving in Allenstown, NH
Full guide →Founded 1831
Top landmarks
- • Bear Brook State Park Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Historic District — historic district in New Hampshire, United States
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 48m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.53 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 Allenstown, 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: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allenstown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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