Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Bennington, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Bennington, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
Nashua to Bennington is 32.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Forest Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the drive, with a small percentage on highways. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Road | 10.6 mi | 26m |
| Sawmill Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Amherst Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| NH 101 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Milford Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wilton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Forest Road
— 10.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Bennington, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 101A
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NH 101A
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Milford Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto NH 101
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
6
Turn left onto NH 101
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
7
Turn right onto Wilton Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wilton Road
8
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on NH 31
11 mi
·
26 min
·
Forest Road
10
Turn right onto NH 31
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Sawmill Road
11
Continue on NH 31
445 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NH 31
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
13
Arrive at destination
Antrim Road
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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — 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.
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Wilton Road
Turn right onto Wilton Road
Navigation decision point
3
26.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
NH 31 / Sawmill Road
Turn right onto NH 31 / Sawmill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
Bennington, NH
Late night in Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Forest Road. As you navigate through local roads like Sawmill Road and Amherst Street, be prepared for frequent turns and a pace dictated by town and village speeds rather than open highway cruising. The landscape is likely to shift from more developed areas to more rural settings as you progress.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Forest Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nashua, NH to Bennington, NH is easy. At 1h 7m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 7m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Forest Road. 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: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, 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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