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Trip from Danville, NH to Nashua, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

Downtown Danville, NH, NH

Danville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, NH to Nashua, NH covers 22.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 111, Haverhill Road, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on NH 111. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.5 miles from Danville, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Danville, NH to Nashua, NH covers 22.9 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 111 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 111A / Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 111A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (NH 111 / Burnham Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 111A / Main Street

Turn right onto NH 111A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | NH 111

Turn right onto NH 111

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
20 mi into trip | ~37m in | NH 111 / Burnham Road

Turn right onto NH 111 / Burnham Road

Navigation decision point

4
22.8 mi into trip | ~44m in | NH 101A / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 111 9.5 mi 17m
Haverhill Road 3.4 mi 5m
Central Street 3.2 mi 5m
Indian Rock Road 2.3 mi 4m
Ferry Street 1.3 mi 3m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Bridge Street 0.6 mi 1m
Canal Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NH 111 — 9.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

187 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NH 111A

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto NH 111

9.5 mi · 17 min · NH 111
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on NH 111

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on NH 111

2.3 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on Haverhill Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Haverhill Road
7

Continue on NH 111

3.2 mi · 5 min · Central Street
8

Turn right onto NH 111

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Burnham Road
9

Continue on NH 111

1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
10

Continue on NH 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
11

Continue on NH 101A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A

483 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
13

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 11.5 miles from Danville, NH, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 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 22.9 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.5 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Danville, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, NH

This is one driving day of about 22.9 miles and 44m.

At 22.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NH 111 for about 9.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.5 mi from Danville, NH · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Merrimack, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Danville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nashua, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Nashua, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.69 one way

$7.37 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.06 $8.11
premium $4.86 $4.39 $8.77
diesel $5.61 $5.06 $10.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Danville, NH

Night in Danville on Wednesday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashua, NH

Night in Nashua on Wednesday

Local time

11:05 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

1 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

44m 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 Danville, NH to Nashua, NH covers 22.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 111, Haverhill Road, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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 straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 111A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (NH 111 / Burnham Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Danville, NH to Nashua, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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