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Trip from Nashua, NH to Andover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

57.8 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Downtown Andover, NH, NH

Andover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Andover, NH covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Old Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 57.8 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 32 miles on Everett Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 32 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 57.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 101A / Amherst Street

Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
23.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
40.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 4

Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
4
41.1 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 4 / King Street

Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
41.8 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 4 / King Street

Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Nashua, NH to Andover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.

Boscawen

40.3 mi in | ~52m | via US 4

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 32 mi 39m
Styles Bridges Highway 6.4 mi 7m
Old Turnpike Road 5.4 mi 9m
High Street 5 mi 7m
King Street 3.2 mi 6m
Salisbury Highway 2 mi 3m
Amherst Street 1.4 mi 3m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 32 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 101A

27 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto NH 101A

1.4 mi · 3 min · Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
4

Merge onto Everett Turnpike

22 mi · 27 min · Everett Turnpike
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
6

Continue on I 93

6.4 mi · 7 min · Styles Bridges Highway
7

Take the exit onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4
Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Enter roundabout onto US 4

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
9

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto US 4

115 ft · 1 sec · King Street
11

Continue on US 4

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 4

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
13

Continue on US 4

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
14

Continue on US 4

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
15

Continue on US 4; NH 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto North Street

114 ft · 4 sec · North Street
17

Arrive at destination

North Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.9 mi from Nashua, NH · 38m into the drive

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concord, NH

29 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

Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, NH

The final approach into Andover, 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

$9.30 one way

$18.61 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.24 $20.48
premium $4.86 $11.07 $22.14
diesel $5.61 $12.76 $25.52

Estimated Tolls: $2.62

Everett Turnpike (21.9 mi) $1.53
Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71
Old Turnpike Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$3

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.07 $2.77
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.06 $2.31
EV Truck/SUV 23.1 0 $8.09 $3.70

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Nashua, NH

Evening in Nashua on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, NH

Evening in Andover on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Concord, NH

29 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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 22m 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 Nashua, NH to Andover, NH covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Old Turnpike 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 28.9 miles from Nashua, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 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 57.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Andover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.

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