Origin
Epsom, NH
Morning in Epsom on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Epsom, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epsom, NH
Filip Wouters
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This 39.7-mile drive from Epsom, NH to Nashua, NH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour to complete. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for getting between these two New Hampshire locations. The route primarily utilizes the Everett Turnpike and the Suncook Valley Highway, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip is a practical way to navigate within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is 61% highway, meaning you'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted section you'll experience is 22.8 miles along the Everett Turnpike, providing a consistent cruising experience. While the Suncook Valley Highway and Pinewood Road will offer some variation, the overall profile leans towards a highway-focused journey. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Suncook Valley Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Epsom, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Merrimack.
Hooksett Village
12.7 mi in
|
~21m
Merrimack
24.3 mi in
|
~40m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.8 mi | 29m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Dover Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epsom, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dover Road
2
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
3
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
4
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
5
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
8
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
9
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
10
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
12
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
13
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
14
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
17
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
21
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
22
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
24
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Epsom, NH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Epsom, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.59
Everett Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Nashua on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
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
19 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
1h 1m 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 Epsom, NH to Nashua, NH covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Pinewood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Epsom, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Epsom, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Merrimack.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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