Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Pelham, 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
22m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Pelham, NH
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Trip Overview
Nashua to Pelham is 9.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Kimball Hill Road and Mammoth Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's a straightforward trip ideal for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger journey. You won't encounter any significant changes in scenery or driving conditions, making it a simple point-to-point transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mammoth Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Nashua Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Keyes Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kimball Hill Road
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Pelham, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
4
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NH 111
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ferry Street
6
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Burnham Road
7
Turn left onto NH 111
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
8
Turn right onto Kimball Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kimball Hill Road
9
Continue on Keyes Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Keyes Hill Road
10
Turn right onto NH 128
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mammoth Road
11
Turn left onto Nashua Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Nashua Road
12
Arrive at destination
Nashua Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lowell Street
Turn right onto Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Canal Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 111 / Central Street
Turn left onto NH 111 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Turn right onto NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Nashua Road
Turn left onto Nashua Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Pelham, NH
Late night in Pelham on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local driving experience with no highway involvement whatsoever. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles along Kimball Hill Road. Expect a steady series of road changes as you navigate through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares, rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. The profile suggests a drive where you'll be constantly adjusting your direction, making it engaging for those who prefer a more dynamic local road journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Kimball Hill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lowell Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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 (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point.
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 22m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Kimball Hill 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 (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pelham, 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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