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Scenic Drives in New Hampshire

Routes

43

Avg Distance

58 mi

Avg Drive

1h 23m

Destinations

28

Not every route in New Hampshire is memorable, but these 43 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 43 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Merrimack, NH → Berlin, NH

140.8 mi 3h 8m Score: 9/10

Manchester, NH → Berlin, NH

131 mi 2h 52m Score: 9/10

North Conway, NH → Salem, NH

115.6 mi 2h 47m Score: 9/10

Woodsville, NH → Derry Village, NH

114.2 mi 2h 33m Score: 8/10

Derry, NH → Littleton, NH

112.6 mi 2h 12m Score: 9/10

Hudson, NH → Conway, NH

111.7 mi 2h 44m Score: 9/10

Concord, NH → Gorham, NH

110.1 mi 2h 22m Score: 9/10

Hampton, NH → Keene, NH

98.1 mi 2h 11m Score: 7/10

Lebanon, NH → Conway, NH

87.7 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Derry, NH → Woodstock, NH

85.8 mi 1h 41m Score: 8/10

Winchester, NH → Manchester, NH

78.3 mi 1h 49m Score: 9/10

Keene, NH → Northwood, NH

74.8 mi 1h 51m Score: 9/10

Manchester, NH → Lebanon, NH

71.8 mi 1h 27m Score: 7/10

Concord, NH → Winchester, NH

64.5 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Hanover, NH → Concord, NH

62.4 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

Alton, NH → Salem, NH

61.8 mi 1h 34m Score: 9/10

Unity, NH → Manchester, NH

61 mi 1h 34m Score: 9/10

Portsmouth, NH → Concord, NH

59.4 mi 1h 14m Score: 7/10

Madison, NH → Dover, NH

57.8 mi 1h 29m Score: 9/10

Concord, NH → Claremont, NH

57.1 mi 1h 20m Score: 8/10

Salem, NH → Rochester, NH

54.3 mi 1h 14m Score: 7/10

Dover, NH → Webster, NH

53 mi 1h 30m Score: 9/10

Goffstown, NH → Claremont, NH

51.8 mi 1h 27m Score: 9/10

Goffstown, NH → Keene, NH

47.9 mi 1h 22m Score: 7/10

Newmarket, NH → Londonderry, NH

47.2 mi 1h 5m Score: 7/10

Londonderry, NH → Durham, NH

43.9 mi 1h 4m Score: 8/10

Durham, NH → City of Manchester, NH

36.2 mi 54m Score: 8/10

Dover, NH → Candia, NH

34 mi 52m Score: 8/10

Deering, NH → East Concord, NH

32.2 mi 49m Score: 8/10

Unity, NH → Keene, NH

31.3 mi 54m Score: 7/10

Danbury, NH → East Concord, NH

30.8 mi 53m Score: 8/10

Candia, NH → Salem, NH

30.6 mi 43m Score: 7/10

Salem, NH → Candia, NH

30.4 mi 43m Score: 7/10

Boscawen, NH → Bedford, NH

30.2 mi 43m Score: 7/10

Hudson, NH → Bow Bog, NH

30.1 mi 48m Score: 7/10

Candia, NH → East Concord, NH

29.2 mi 39m Score: 7/10

Concord, NH → Derry, NH

28.3 mi 37m Score: 8/10

Concord, NH → Newmarket, NH

23.3 mi 35m Score: 7/10

Salem, NH → Manchester, NH

22.7 mi 32m Score: 7/10

City of Manchester, NH → Concord, NH

18.7 mi 26m Score: 7/10

Derry Village, NH → Epping, NH

18.5 mi 33m Score: 7/10

Unity, NH → Claremont, NH

8.8 mi 16m Score: 8/10

Claremont, NH → Unity, NH

8.4 mi 16m Score: 8/10

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