1840 Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Pittsburg, New Hampshire
Hours: Closed
+16035387400
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburg, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hazens, NH
www.kaboompics.com
Pittsburg, NH to Hazens, NH is 60.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 39 minutes via Daniel Webster Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, covering ground entirely within New Hampshire. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a good option for a relaxed day trip. You'll find the route offers a practical way to traverse this part of the state without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Pittsburg, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | 20.5 mi | 30m |
| Main Street | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Prospect Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| US Route 3 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| NH Route 145 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Hollow Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Park Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, NH and Hazens, NH.
Start on NH 145
Continue on NH 145
Continue on NH 145
Continue on NH 145
Continue on Park Street
Turn left onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on Church Street
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 3
Continue on US 2; US 3
Turn slight right onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Turn left onto NH 116
Turn right onto Hazen Road
Arrive at destination
Given the short duration of 1 hour 39 minutes, this route offers a lot of flexibility for departure time. You could easily start in the morning and be at your destination by lunchtime, or depart in the afternoon. With only 60.6 miles, there's no need to rush, and you can take your time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $10, and plan any stops in advance, especially if you're traveling outside of main town centers. The longest stretch without a significant break is 20.5 miles on Daniel Webster Highway, so consider a brief pause before or after that segment.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazens, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pittsburg, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsburg, NH
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 30.3 miles from Pittsburg, 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop
Pittsburg, New Hampshire
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Closed
+16035387400
Near the start, right off the route
Pittsburg, New Hampshire
Hours: Closed
+16035387400
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Colebrook, New Hampshire
+18668167584
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Lancaster, New Hampshire
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Colebrook, New Hampshire
+18006869243
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
4 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 3 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto NH 116 / Jefferson Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Hazen Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.20 one way
$20.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.88 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| premium | $5.33 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| diesel | $6.36 | $15.16 | $30.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
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 Pittsburg on Saturday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Hazens on Saturday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
48°F
Groveton, NH
30 mi in
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
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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 16% of the route on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on Daniel Webster Highway, covering 20.5 miles. Expect a more rural cruising experience as you navigate through towns and local areas, rather than a continuous high-speed highway feel. The profile suggests a consistent pace on local streets and state routes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsburg, NH to Hazens, NH is easy. At 1h 39m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (US 2; US 3 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 57.7 miles (NH 116 / Jefferson Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
888 ft
Total Descent
1,177 ft
Highest Point
1,662 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
802 ft
Founded 1840
Pittsburg is a town in the Great North Region of New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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