Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Rollinsford, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua to Rollinsford is 61.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way across the state. With a total duration under two hours, this is a straightforward drive perfect for a single-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Everett Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| I 293 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Portland Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Rollinsford, 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 125
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Turn left onto Locust Street
Continue on Locust Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
Turn right onto NH 4 Truck
Turn left onto Short Street
Turn straight onto Silver Street
Turn right onto Foundry Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 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 56.2 — 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 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Nashua on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 2:35AM EDT until May 30 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Afternoon in Rollinsford on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 2:35AM EDT until May 30 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
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 61.1-mile drive features 58% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 19.1 miles, primarily on NH 101. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. You'll notice the shift from higher-speed merging and exits to more typical surface street driving as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 19 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
382 ft
Total Descent
434 ft
Highest Point
426 ft
~26.2 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashua, NH and Rollinsford, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Seacoast, Kingston and Madbury.
Portsmouth
Seacoast
Kingston
Madbury
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
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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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