Nashua to Tuftonboro is 80.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m via Everett Turnpike and NH 28, with a fuel budget near $14 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 toward your destination. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Everett Turnpike
22.2 mi
27m
Suncook Valley Road
17.2 mi
26m
NH 28
11.5 mi
19m
Suncook Valley Highway
7.2 mi
11m
Center Street
6.7 mi
10m
Pinewood Road
3.2 mi
5m
Pork Hill Road
2.3 mi
7m
Hooksett Road
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 3 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,681 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,484
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Tuftonboro, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft·4 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 101A
1.4 mi·3 min·Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
4
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi·27 min·Everett Turnpike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi·21 sec·Everett Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Hooksett
7
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Hackett Hill Road
8
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi·43 sec·West River Road
9
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Riverside Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
11
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·College Park Drive
12
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi·4 min·Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi·31 sec·Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi·5 min·Pinewood Road
15
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Route 28
16
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi·6 min·Suncook Valley Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft·5 sec·Suncook Valley Highway
18
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi·2 min·Suncook Valley Highway
19
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi·6 min·Suncook Valley Road
20
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi·30 sec·Suncook Valley Highway
21
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi·2 min·Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on NH 28
12 mi·18 min·Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
0.2 mi·26 sec·NH 28
25
Continue on NH 28
11 mi·18 min·NH 28
26
Turn right onto NH 28
6.7 mi·10 min·Center Street
27
Turn sharp left onto Pork Hill Road
2.3 mi·7 min·Pork Hill Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto NH 171
0.5 mi·48 sec·Water Village Road
29
Continue on NH 171
1.9 mi·3 min·Mountain Road
30
Turn right onto Durgin Road
92 ft·4 sec·Durgin Road
31
Arrive at destination
Durgin Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 80.3-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving Nashua in the morning should get you to Tuftonboro with ample daylight. Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you can easily complete it in one day. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so feel free to take breaks as needed, perhaps around the point where the highway portion ends. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's a budget-friendly trip, so focus on enjoying the changing scenery as you transition from highway to surface roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.1 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuftonboro, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nashua, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nashua, NH
This is one driving day of about 80.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Nashua, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.8 mi into trip|~32m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
25.4 mi into trip|~36m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
26.2 mi into trip|~38m in|US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
75.6 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|Pork Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Pork Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.19 one way
$28.39 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$15.55
$31.10
premium
$5.29
$16.72
$33.44
diesel
$5.35
$16.91
$33.83
Estimated Tolls: $1.53
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)$1.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.43
$3.85
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.03
$3.21
EV Truck/SUV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon
in Nashua on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tuftonboro, NH
Afternoon
in Tuftonboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 43% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll have stretches of faster travel followed by more local road cruising. The longest continuous segment on the Everett Turnpike spans 22.2 miles. You'll transition from a highway environment to surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns. This mix suggests a drive that begins with efficient travel before slowing down for more community-based roads.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 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.
Driving Effort5/10
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 80.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 25.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
990 ft151 ft
Total Climb
1,176 ft
Total Descent
346 ft
Highest Point
990 ft
~80.3 mi in
Elevation Range
840 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Tuftonboro, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
Hooksett
24.1 mi in|~32m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
•Nashua Manufacturing Company Historic District — historic district in New Hampshire, United States
•Hunt Memorial Library — library in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
•Abbot House — historic house in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 80.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.53 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tuftonboro, NH before heading back.
