Origin
Nashua, NH
Evening in Nashua on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to North Hampton, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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North Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
Nashua to North Hampton is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You'll find it's an easy way to get between two points in the state without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 29.4 mi | 34m |
| Everett Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| I 293 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Exeter Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Hampton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NH 111 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and North Hampton, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Everett Turnpike
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
6
Merge onto I 293; NH 101
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 293; NH 101
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
29 mi
·
34 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 12
Toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto NH 111
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Hampton Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 111
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Exeter Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 151; NH 111
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Post Road
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NH 111
Toward US 1: Rye Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto NH 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right
65 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.1 — 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.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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
Toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsm...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NH 101
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
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton
6
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
NH 151; NH 111 / Post Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 151; NH 111 / Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.39 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Everett Turnpike
(11.9 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
North Hampton, NH
Evening in North Hampton on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 9m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the route on major roadways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 29.4 miles on NH 101. For the majority of your travel, expect the feel of highway cruising, punctuated by frequent exits. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, offering a change of pace from the high-speed travel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
430 ft
79 ft
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
430 ft
~29.8 mi in
Elevation Range
351 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.
Between Nashua, NH and North Hampton, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Seacoast and Hampton.
Portsmouth
13.8 mi in
|
~19m
Seacoast
19 mi in
|
~26m
|
via NH 101
Hampton
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 1m
About the Cities
Starting in Nashua, NH
Full guide →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
- • 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
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 9m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.83 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.
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 North Hampton, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Hampton, 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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