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Trip from Fitzwilliam, 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

1h 16m

Distance

41.1 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Fitzwilliam, NH, NH

Fitzwilliam, NH

Andrea Davis

city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

This 41.1-mile drive from Fitzwilliam to Nashua, New Hampshire, is a manageable 1-hour and 16-minute journey, perfectly suited for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes NH Route 119 West, Broad Street, and Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. You won't need an overnight stay to complete this trip, making it ideal for a day excursion or as part of a larger New Hampshire adventure. The straightforward nature of this drive allows for flexibility in your schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 37% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along NH Route 119 West. As you transition from Fitzwilliam to Nashua, the road character will shift, moving from potentially more rural segments to busier town and city thoroughfares. This blend means you'll experience both flowing highway conditions and more localized street driving as you approach your destination. Keep an eye on changing speed limits and traffic patterns, especially as you get closer to Nashua.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH Route 119 West is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 119 / NH Route 119 West.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 119 / NH Route 119 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (MA 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (MA 13 / School Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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 119 / NH Route 119 West

Depart onto NH 119 / NH Route 119 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
21.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | MA 119 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 119 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
25 mi into trip | ~43m in | MA 13 / School Street

Turn left onto MA 13 / School Street

Navigation decision point

5
38.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | NH 130 / Broad Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 130 / Broad Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
41.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
NH Route 119 West 9.4 mi 15m
Broad Street 6.2 mi 14m
Main Street 4.5 mi 8m
Rindge State Road 3.3 mi 4m
Proctor Hill Road 3.2 mi 5m
Route 119 3 mi 4m
Brookline Road 2.6 mi 3m
West State Road 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NH Route 119 West — 9.4 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 119

9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 119 West
Use the left lane.
2

Continue on NH 119

3.0 mi · 4 min · Route 119
3

Continue on MA 119

3.3 mi · 4 min · Rindge State Road
4

Continue on MA 119

2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road
5

Continue on MA 119

1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
6

Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road
7

Continue on Turnpike Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road
8

Continue on Ashby Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ashby Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto MA 119

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
10

Turn left onto MA 13

473 ft · 8 sec · School Street
11

Continue on MA 13

364 ft · 6 sec · Highland Street
12

Turn straight onto MA 13

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Brookline Street
13

Continue on MA 13

2.6 mi · 3 min · Brookline Road
14

Continue on NH 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · Route 13
15

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Turn slight right onto Cross Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Cross Road
17

Turn straight onto NH 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pepperell Road
18

Turn straight onto NH 130

3.2 mi · 5 min · Proctor Hill Road
19

Continue on NH 130

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ash Street
20

Continue on NH 130

3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
21

Enter roundabout onto NH 130

117 ft · 3 sec · Broad Street
22

Continue on NH 130

2.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 20.5 mi from Fitzwilliam, NH · 34m into the drive

Downtown Brookline, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookline, NH

21 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

Merrimack, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fitchburg, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Fitzwilliam, 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

$6.62 one way

$13.23 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.28 $14.56
premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
diesel $5.61 $9.07 $18.15

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Turnpike Road (2.1 mi) $0.15

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$0

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 12.3 0 $4.32 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fitzwilliam, NH

Late night in Fitzwilliam on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashua, NH

Late night in Nashua on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Brookline, NH

21 mi in

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 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 16m 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 Fitzwilliam, NH to Nashua, NH covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH Route 119 West, Broad Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Fitzwilliam, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 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 41.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 119 / NH Route 119 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (MA 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (MA 13 / School Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Fitzwilliam, NH to Nashua, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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