Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 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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Plaistow, NH
Roman Biernacki
If you are looking to travel from Nashua to Plaistow, expect a straightforward 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. This drive serves as an easy day trip across the Northeast region of New Hampshire, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it is a highly economical route for your schedule. You will primarily navigate via State Route 111, East Main Street, and Haverhill Road to reach your destination. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| East Main Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Plaistow, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn right onto Lowell Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
Continue on NH 101A
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn left onto NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn right onto NH 121A
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 111 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NH 121A / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Plaistow on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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 trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, favoring backroads over high-speed interstate cruising. With only 27% of the route consisting of highway travel, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.9-mile segment on State Route 111. As you progress through the local roads, the driving environment remains consistent, requiring your focus on navigating frequent turns rather than maintaining steady highway speeds. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of long-distance highway travel.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 4 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
249 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
267 ft
~21.9 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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