Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Newfields, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua to Newfields is 48 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local excursion. The majority of this route is on highways, suggesting a fairly straightforward and efficient transit. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal travel time, it's ideal for a quick getaway or an errand run.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 25.9 mi | 30m |
| Everett Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| I 293 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Newfields Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Exeter Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hilton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Newfields, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Take the ramp
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Take the exit
Merge onto I 293; NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 85
Continue on NH 85
Continue on NH 85
Turn right onto Hilton Avenue
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24 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 45.1 — 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
Take the exit toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NH 85 / Newfields Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Nashua on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Newfields on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 88% of the 48 miles on major roads like NH 101 and the Everett Turnpike. You'll encounter the longest stretch without exits on NH 101 for 25.9 miles. Expect a period of more urban merging and dense exits as you navigate through the highway system, especially around the I-293 section. The final portion will transition off the highway onto surface roads as you approach Newfields.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. You will hit about 9 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.
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 48 miles you will encounter 9 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 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
429 ft
Highest Point
441 ft
~24 mi in
Elevation Range
388 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashua, NH and Newfields, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Seacoast.
Portsmouth
Seacoast
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Bedford, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Manchester, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Manchester, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 04:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Nashua
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1746
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
Founded 1849
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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