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Trip from Charlestown, NH to Nashua, NH

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Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

77.8 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Charlestown, NH

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city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Charlestown, NH to Nashua, NH covers 77.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bellows Falls Road, Main Street, State Route 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on Bellows Falls Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

38.9 miles from Charlestown, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 77.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bellows Falls Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 77.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.8 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
28.8 mi into trip | ~41m in | NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10

At end of road, turn left onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
6
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | NH 101A

Turn right onto NH 101A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
77.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | NH 101A / Main Street

Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bellows Falls Road 21.9 mi 29m
Main Street 10.5 mi 19m
State Route 101 10.4 mi 16m
Gibbons Highway 9.3 mi 14m
NH 101A 8.9 mi 18m
Wilton Road 4 mi 6m
U.S. Route 5 3 mi 4m
Peterborough Bypass 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Bellows Falls Road — 21.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sullivan Street

245 ft · 8 sec · Sullivan Street
2

Turn left onto NH 12

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12

5.0 mi · 9 min · Bellows Falls Road
4

Continue on NH 12

1.6 mi · 4 min · Church Street
5

Continue on Arch Bridge

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Arch Bridge
6

Turn left onto US 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Rockingham Street
7

Continue on US 5

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Westminster Street
8

Continue on Westminster Street

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Westminster Street
9

Continue on US 5

3.0 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
10

Turn straight onto VT 123

362 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123
11

Continue on VT 123

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123
12

Continue on NH 123

0.1 mi · 11 sec · NH 123
13

Continue on NH 12

17 mi · 20 min · Bellows Falls Road
Use the left lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101

0.5 mi · 49 sec · State Route 10
Use the left lane.
15

Enter roundabout onto NH 12; NH 101

177 ft · 2 sec · State Route 101
16

Continue on NH 12; NH 101

2.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on NH 101

1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
18

Continue on NH 101

9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
19

Continue on NH 101

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 101
20

Continue on NH 101

1.8 mi · 2 min · Peterborough Bypass
21

Enter roundabout onto NH 101

78 ft · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
22

Continue on NH 101

0.6 mi · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
23

Continue on NH 101

4.0 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on NH 101

9.3 mi · 14 min · Gibbons Highway
25

Continue on NH 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
26

Turn right onto NH 101

4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
27

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
28

Keep slight left at fork

223 ft · 10 sec
29

Turn right onto NH 101A

8.9 mi · 18 min · NH 101A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
30

Turn right onto NH 101A

27 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
31

Arrive at destination

NH 101A

Trip Plan

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 38.9 miles from Charlestown, NH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 77.8 miles or 2h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.9 miles or 1h 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 46m

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 Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, NH

This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charlestown, 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.
The longest stretch is on Bellows Falls Road for about 21.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.9 mi from Charlestown, NH · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

39 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Charlestown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.52 one way

$25.05 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.78 $27.56
premium $4.86 $14.90 $29.80
diesel $5.61 $17.18 $34.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The 440 - Tesla Supercharger

Tyngsborough, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Simon Merrimack PO (Merrimack, NH)

Merrimack, NH

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Irving Oil

Springfield, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Faiths Toyota Ford - DCFC

Westminster, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Simon Pheasant Lane Mall (Nashua, NH)

Nashua, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bellows Falls Information Center

Bellows Falls, VT

RED_E

2 DCFC

GMP Westminster

Westminster, VT

VIALYNK

2 DCFC

Sunnyside Acura

Nashua, NH

EVIUM

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 1 VIALYNK: 1 EVIUM: 1 Tesla: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.17 $3.73
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.81 $3.11
EV Truck/SUV 31.1 0 $10.89 $4.98

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Charlestown, NH

Evening in Charlestown on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashua, NH

Evening in Nashua on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

3 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

2h 9m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Charlestown, NH to Nashua, NH covers 77.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bellows Falls Road, Main Street, State Route 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Charlestown, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 77.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.8 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Charlestown, NH to Nashua, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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