Origin
Alexandria, NH
Late night in Alexandria on Monday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
74.9 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Spanning 74.9 miles across New Hampshire, this route connects Alexandria to Nashua in approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, making it ideal for those who prefer to complete their travel in one sitting. With a fuel budget of roughly $12, you can expect an economical and efficient journey through the heart of the Northeast. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your final destination requires extra time. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick excursion, this path provides a reliable link between the two towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Alexandria, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads to more structured highway travel. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, specifically utilizing the Everett Turnpike and the Styles Bridges Highway. The longest uninterrupted section occurs on the Everett Turnpike, where you will cover 32.7 miles of road. This variation keeps the drive engaging, as you shift from the character of secondary roads onto the more direct, faster-paced stretches of the turnpike. By the time you reach Nashua, you will have navigated a balanced mix of road types that defines the transit through this part of the state.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thissell Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thissell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plumer Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bristol Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 104 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Thissell Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on Town Pound Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Town Pound Road
2
Turn left onto Thissell Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Thissell Road
3
Continue on Plumer Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plumer Hill Road
4
Continue on Bristol Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bristol Hill Road
5
Turn straight onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
6
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pleasant Street
7
Continue on Summer Street
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Summer Street
8
Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hampshire Highway 104
9
Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
10
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Everett Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 130: Hollis
18
Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
240 ft
·
8 sec
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NH 130 East: Nashua
19
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire journey without needing to plan for formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Alexandria is a smart move. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak commuting hours on the Everett Turnpike to ensure a smoother experience. Because you won't need to split this into multiple days, use the time saved to enjoy your destination in Nashua immediately upon arrival. Always keep your navigation apps ready, especially as you transition between the local highways and the turnpike infrastructure.
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 37.4 miles from Alexandria, NH, or about 49m into the drive.
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 74.9 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 49m 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 24m
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 Alexandria, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, NH
This is one driving day of about 74.9 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alexandria, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Alexandria, NH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Alexandria, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nashua, NH
The final approach into Nashua, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nashua, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.24 | $28.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Monday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph
14% chance
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thissell Road, Plumer Hill Road, Bristol Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Alexandria, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alexandria, NH to Nashua, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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