Origin
Nashua, NH
Morning in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Bow Bog, 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
43m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Bow Bog, NH
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Trip Overview
Nashua to Bow Bog is 28.3 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, offering a quick hop through the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. You'll spend most of your time on a major highway, making it an easy and predictable commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| Bow Bog Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pine Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 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 Bow Bog, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
9
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
10
Continue on Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bow Bog Road
11
Arrive at destination
Bow Bog Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — 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
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Hackett Hill Road
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
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
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bow Bog, NH
Morning in Bow Bog on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
20 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
43m 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 mostly highway, with 78% of the drive on roads like the Everett Turnpike. You'll encounter a long stretch of 22.2 miles on the Everett Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the highway portion. The final leg will likely feel more local as you transition off the main highway onto roads like Bow Bog Road and Amherst Street.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Bow Bog Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
387 ft
147 ft
Total Climb
340 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
387 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
240 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 Bow Bog, 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 43m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 1.9 miles (Everett Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bow Bog, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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