Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Alton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
Nashua to Alton is 57.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Everett Turnpike and Suncook Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey without requiring an overnight stay. It’s a practical choice for a quick trip between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 17.2 mi | 26m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| College Park Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Alton, 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
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
15
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
16
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
18
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
19
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
20
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
21
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on NH 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
25
Continue on NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
26
Turn left
336 ft
·
24 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.8 — 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
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.
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Alton, NH
Late night in Alton on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
17 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 29m 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 drive offers a blend of highway and local road experiences, with 41% of the journey on major highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 22.2-mile segment on the Everett Turnpike, providing a period of faster travel. As you transition to roads like Suncook Valley Road and Suncook Valley Highway, the character shifts, likely offering a more varied driving experience. This mix means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway cruising and the more engaging pace of secondary routes as you progress toward Alton.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 57.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 25.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Alton, 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 →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 29m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Alton, 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 25.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alton, 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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