Origin
Brentwood, NH
Afternoon in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, NH
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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brentwood, NH to Nashua, NH covers 43.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Everett Turnpike, Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 24.2 mi | 29m |
| Everett Turnpike | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Calef Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crawley Falls Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 24.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on Crawley Falls Road
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crawley Falls Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111A
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
Middle Road
3
Turn right onto NH 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
4
Continue on NH 125
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport
10
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
12
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
13
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
15
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Brentwood, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 111A / Middle Road
Turn right onto NH 111A / Middle Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Everett Turnpike
(13.1 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
57m 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?
43.3 mi in 57m, mostly highway — 24.2 mi of that is on NH 101.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 111A / Middle Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 111A / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (NH 101): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford, Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack and Manchester Airport.
Manchester
24.3 mi in
|
~30m
|
via NH 101
Bedford
24.3 mi in
|
~30m
|
via NH 101
Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack
28.1 mi in
|
~35m
Manchester Airport
28.1 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.92 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.
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: near the start (NH 111A / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (NH 101): 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 Trip.ovh 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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