Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Salisbury, NH
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If you are planning a trip from Nashua to Salisbury, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 50.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $8 for fuel should cover your needs for this trek across the Northeast region. Since there are zero planned stops in this data, the route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. It is a practical, highway-focused path that connects these two points within the same state, perfect for travelers prioritizing arrival time over leisure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Salisbury, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Take the ramp
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit onto US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Turn right onto NH 127
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.4 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 50.8 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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 features a highway-heavy profile, with 67% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Everett Turnpike, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32 miles. As you transition from the Turnpike onto the Styles Bridges Highway and finally High Street, the character of the road shifts from fast-paced interstate driving to more localized travel. Expect a consistent, functional experience behind the wheel that prioritizes steady progress. The combination of these specific roads creates a predictable flow, moving you efficiently through the New Hampshire landscape.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 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 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
935 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~50.8 mi in
Elevation Range
661 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Salisbury, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). 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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