Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 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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Rindge, NH
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Nashua to Rindge is 34.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Broad Street and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for those looking for a quick local excursion. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a day trip with minimal travel time, allowing you to focus on your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 6.2 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Rindge State Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Proctor Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 119 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Brookline Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| NH Route 119 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West State Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Rindge, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 130
Enter roundabout onto NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Turn right onto NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Turn left onto Cross Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 13
Continue on MA 13
Continue on MA 13
Turn straight onto MA 13
Turn slight left onto MA 13
Turn right onto MA 119
Turn right onto Wheeler Road
Continue on Ashby Road
Continue on Turnpike Road
Continue on Turnpike Road
Turn straight onto MA 119
Continue on MA 119
Continue on MA 119
Continue on NH 119
Continue on NH 119
Turn left onto Payson Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.2 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 12.1 — 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
Turn left onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NH 13 / Route 13
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Nashua on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Rindge on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
75°F
Brookline, NH
17 mi in
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 predominantly on surface roads, with only about 24% of the trip on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.2 miles on Broad Street, which will likely feel like typical in-town or suburban cruising. Expect to navigate through local streets and potentially some more rural stretches as you approach Rindge, rather than sustained highway speeds.
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 NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 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 (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,450 ft
Total Descent
308 ft
Highest Point
1,302 ft
~34.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,142 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). 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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