Nashua, NH to Freedom, NH is 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m via Everett Turnpike and Suncook Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $16 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. It's a straightforward, single-day excursion that balances highway cruising with surface road driving. You’ll want to budget around $16 for fuel, making it an economical choice for a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Everett Turnpike
22.2 mi
27m
Suncook Valley Road
17.2 mi
26m
NH 28
11.5 mi
19m
Center Street
10.4 mi
15m
Suncook Valley Highway
7.2 mi
11m
Ossipee Trail
5.3 mi
7m
White Mountain Highway
4 mi
6m
Pinewood Road
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 3 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,681 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,484
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Freedom, 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 28
0.2 mi·26 sec·NH 28
25
Continue on NH 28
11 mi·18 min·NH 28
26
Turn right onto NH 28
9.1 mi·13 min·Center Street
27
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
100 ft·1 sec·Center Street
28
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Center Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto NH 16
4.0 mi·6 min·White Mountain Highway
Use the left lane.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
31
Turn right onto NH 25
5.3 mi·7 min·Ossipee Trail
32
Turn left onto NH 153
0.3 mi·34 sec·Green Mountain Road
33
Continue on NH 153
0.5 mi·1 min·Eaton Road
34
Turn right onto Freedom Village Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Village Road
35
Turn slight left
168 ft·7 sec
36
Turn slight left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Elm Street
37
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Trip Plan
Leaving Nashua in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, should give you ample time to reach Freedom by early afternoon without feeling rushed. With a total drive time of just over two hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get further from major towns. The transition from the Everett Turnpike to Suncook Valley Road marks a good point to consider a brief pause if needed. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you have flexibility; however, planning to depart before midday is advisable to maximize daylight hours for your arrival in Freedom.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freedom, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nashua, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nashua, NH
This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Nashua, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.2 — 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
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.
6
79.2 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.10 one way
$32.21 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$17.64
$35.28
premium
$5.29
$18.97
$37.94
diesel
$5.35
$19.19
$38.38
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.57
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.75
$5.83
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon
in Nashua on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Isolated Rain Showers
N 5 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Freedom, NH
Afternoon
in Freedom on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Scattered Rain Showers
0 mph34% chanceLive forecast
69°F
Alton, NH
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 23m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix, with 38% on highways and the rest on surface roads. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch of highway at 22.2 miles on the Everett Turnpike before transitioning. Expect a noticeable shift from higher-speed highway travel to more varied speeds as you move onto Suncook Valley Road and NH 28. The change from the Turnpike to surface roads will bring a different pace to your driving.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 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?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 91.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
716 ft160 ft
Total Climb
685 ft
Total Descent
396 ft
Highest Point
716 ft
~58.6 mi in
Elevation Range
556 ft
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 Freedom, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
Hooksett
24.1 mi in|~32m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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 Freedom, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 Freedom, NH before heading back.
