Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Wilton, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua to Wilton is 16.1 miles and takes about 31m via Amherst Street/NH 101/Milford Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire's Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, making it a straightforward local excursion rather than a lengthy trek. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a spontaneous short drive without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| NH 101 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Milford Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wilton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Wilton, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Continue on NH 101A
Turn left
Merge onto NH 101
Turn left onto NH 101
Turn right onto Wilton Road
Turn right onto Madison Street
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — 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
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Wilton on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
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.
About 30% of this 16.1-mile drive involves highway travel. You'll encounter a 4.9-mile stretch on Amherst Street before transitioning to surface roads. The transition from highway to local roads means you'll shift from higher-speed cruising to navigating town centers and potentially denser traffic as you approach Wilton. Expect a noticeable change in driving pace after leaving NH 101.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 31m drive. You will face about 6 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 9.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
286 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
381 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
222 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
Founded 1762
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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