Cotton Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+16036225488
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
19 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Durham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua, NH
Wikimedia Commons
New Durham, NH to Nashua, NH is 58.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Road, and Suncook Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it a convenient option for a quick journey or a segment of a larger New England adventure. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so expect some variation in scenery and road type as you travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from New Durham, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.8 mi | 29m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Stockbridge Corner Road | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Durham, NH and Nashua, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Smittys Way
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Depot Road
Continue on Berry Road
Turn right onto Stockbridge Corner Road
Turn left onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
Continue on US 3; NH 28
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Turn left onto NH 3A
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto NH 130
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
Turn right onto NH 101A
Arrive at destination
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 36 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive in Nashua with plenty of the day left, or even leave after work. With a fuel cost estimated around $9, it's an economical trip. The longest stretch on the Everett Turnpike is 22.8 miles, so plan accordingly if you prefer to break up highway driving. Consider topping off your fuel tank before leaving New Durham to ensure you have ample range, as dedicated rest areas might be less frequent on the secondary 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.
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 13 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 52m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashua, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Durham, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Durham, NH
This is one driving day of about 58.9 miles and 1h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.4 miles from New Durham, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
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Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+16036225488
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Top Coffee Stop
Nashua, New Hampshire
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+16032045141
Mel's Funway Park
Litchfield, New Hampshire
Later in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+16036225488
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Nashua, New Hampshire
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+16037188316
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Nashua, New Hampshire
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+16035780700
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+16039357053
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Bedford, New Hampshire
Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm
+16034882677
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm
+16038837333
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Amherst, New Hampshire
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+16035778955
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Bedford, New Hampshire
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+16034881874
Near the end, short detour
Nashua, New Hampshire
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+16032045141
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Litchfield, New Hampshire
Hours: 3:30–7 pm
+16034242292
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Nashua, New Hampshire
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+16038820600
Later in the drive, short detour
Bedford, New Hampshire
Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm
+16034881988
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Amherst, New Hampshire
Hours: 5:15 am–9 pm
+16034021195
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hooksett, NH
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18882642208
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18333994638
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+16036227531
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Manchester, New Hampshire
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+16036690400
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Litchfield, New Hampshire
+16034247999
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Goffstown, New Hampshire
Hours: 3–8 pm
+16036068807
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Nashua, New Hampshire
Hours: 2–8 pm
+16038970002
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Chichester, New Hampshire
Hours: 12–5 pm
+16037983555
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.59
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
$9
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, New Hampshire
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Tyngsborough, Massachusetts
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Manchester, New Hampshire
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Hooksett, New Hampshire
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, New Hampshire
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Nashua, New Hampshire
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Nashua, New Hampshire
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
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
Late night in New Durham on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive features a mixed profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Everett Turnpike, which is a significant portion of the route, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 22.8 miles. Beyond the turnpike, expect to navigate roads like Suncook Valley Road and Suncook Valley Highway, which likely offer a different driving feel, perhaps more local or scenic. The character of the drive will shift, transitioning from potentially faster highway speeds to more varied conditions 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 around 29.5 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.9 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: at 29.5 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Durham, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Merrimack.
Hooksett Village
Merrimack
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 36m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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