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Trip from Wolfeboro, NH to Nashua, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

69.5 mi

112 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Wolfeboro, NH

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Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Wolfeboro, NH, to Nashua, NH? This 69.5-mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Everett Turnpike and NH 28, with the majority of the journey focused on highway driving. Budget around $11 for fuel, and you won't need to worry about breaking up the drive with an overnight stay. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey through New Hampshire.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.7 miles from Wolfeboro, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 22.8 mi 29m
NH 28 20.1 mi 31m
State Route 28 9 mi 13m
Suncook Valley Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Pinewood Road 3.1 mi 5m
South Main Street 2.3 mi 5m
Hooksett Road 2.2 mi 4m
Route 28 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 22.8 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolfeboro, NH and Nashua, NH.

1

Start on NH 28

2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on NH 28

9.0 mi · 13 min · State Route 28
3

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

398 ft · 11 sec · NH 28
4

Continue on NH 28

20 mi · 31 min · NH 28
Use the straight lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

189 ft · 4 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
6

Continue on NH 28

4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Highway
7

Continue on NH 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Route 28
8

Continue on NH 28

3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 3; NH 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
11

Turn slight right

253 ft · 9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
12

Turn straight onto College Park Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · College Park Drive
13

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
14

Turn right onto Riverside Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Riverside Street
15

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West River Road
16

Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Hackett Hill Road
17

Take the ramp

419 ft · 10 sec
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
19

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · this road
Toward I 93 South
20

Merge onto I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Everett Turnpike
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293

8.2 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike

14 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward NH 130: Hollis
24

Keep slight left at fork

241 ft · 7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
25

Turn left onto NH 130

0.8 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
26

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Amherst Street
27

Turn right onto NH 101A

27 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
28

Arrive at destination

NH 101A

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1 hour and 48-minute drive, flexibility is key. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic around Nashua. With only 69.5 miles, you likely won't need many extended stops, but plan for a brief break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $11 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fuel plan. A practical tip for this route: since a significant portion is on the Everett Turnpike, be aware of potential toll collection points along that section.

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 34.7 miles from Wolfeboro, NH, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 55m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashua, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wolfeboro, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wolfeboro, NH

This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Wolfeboro, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 22.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chichester, NH

35 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.

Popular next leg

Chichester, NH to Nashua, NH

43.2 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Alton, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chichester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Wolfeboro, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 49.6

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bedford, New Hampshire

1.7 mi

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.6

Hours: 3:30–7 pm

+16034242292

Visit website

Bagel Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashua, New Hampshire

1.8 mi

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, New Hampshire

2.5 mi

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 49.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 54.6

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Yoshimama Japanese Sushi Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 64.5

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16037188316

Visit website

Cedars Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.5

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16035780700

Visit website

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.6

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

Giorgio's Ristorante & Bar - Merrimack

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 64.5

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16038837333

Visit website

Mary Ann's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.5

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16035778955

Visit website

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.6

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Hours: 3:30–7 pm

+16034242292

Visit website

Bagel Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.5

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+16032045141

Visit website

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 54.6

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Market's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.5

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16038820600

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.7

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.7

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 49.6

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 44.7

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Hooksett Rest Area

1.1 mi from route

Hooksett Rest Area

1.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.9 mi from route

Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.6

Litchfield, New Hampshire

+16034247999

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49.6

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Chuckster's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 29.8

Chichester, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–5 pm

+16037983555

Visit website

SkyVenture New Hampshire

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.5

Nashua, New Hampshire

Hours: 2–8 pm

+16038970002

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.1 and 68 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
40.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
43.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | Riverside Street

Turn right onto Riverside Street

Navigation decision point

8
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 293 / Everett Turnpike

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Merrimack, Nashua
6
68 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NH 130 East: Nashua

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.19 one way

$22.38 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.31 $24.62
premium $4.86 $13.31 $26.62
diesel $5.61 $15.34 $30.69

Estimated Tolls: $1.59

Everett Turnpike (13.6 mi) $0.95
Everett Turnpike (8.2 mi) $0.57
Everett Turnpike (1 mi) $0.07

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

$11

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.30 $3.34
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.08 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Wolfeboro, NH

Late night in Wolfeboro on Sunday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashua, NH

Late night in Nashua on Sunday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live 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

16 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

1h 48m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the drive on faster roads. Expect a good portion of your travel to be on the Everett Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.8 miles. While much of the drive will be on these main arteries, the transition onto and off the highways, particularly along NH 28 and State Route 28, may offer a slightly different driving experience. Overall, it's a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and NH 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.1 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 40.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.9 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wolfeboro, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Merrimack.

Hooksett Village

42.5 mi in | ~1h 8m

Merrimack

54.1 mi in | ~1h 26m | via Everett Turnpike

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.59 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nashua, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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: at 40.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.9 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, NH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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