Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
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
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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Belmont, NH
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If you are planning a quick excursion from Nashua to Belmont, you can expect a straightforward 57.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $9 for fuel covers the expenses for this New Hampshire drive, which keeps the costs quite manageable. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. The route relies on a combination of the Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, and Depot Street to get you to your destination efficiently. Overall, it is a practical, no-nonsense path that offers a reliable way to navigate between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Depot Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tilton Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 140 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Belmont, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Take the ramp
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NH 140
Continue on NH 140
Continue on NH 140
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
| 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: $2.24
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
$12
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed highway travel to local road navigation. You will spend roughly 55% of your trip on major highways, providing a steady pace for the first half of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Everett Turnpike, where you can settle in for 32 miles of consistent driving. As you transition away from the turnpike, the character of the road shifts, requiring more attention as you navigate toward your final destination in Belmont. This blend of highway efficiency and secondary road driving keeps the trip engaging without becoming overly taxing behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Everett Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
652 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
551 ft
~57.9 mi in
Elevation Range
410 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Belmont, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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