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Trip from Nashua, NH to Canaan, NH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

80.7 mi

130 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Canaan, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Canaan, NH covers 80.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, U.S. Route 4, Main Street 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 $12.99 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

40.3 miles from Nashua, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 80.7 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and U.S. Route 4. 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 21 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 U.S. Route 4. You will hit about 11 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 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
5
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
80.6 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | Canaan Street

Turn right onto Canaan Street

Navigation decision point

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 Canaan, 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
U.S. Route 4 13 mi 21m
Main Street 10.6 mi 20m
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
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 32 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Canaan, 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

2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto US 4

10 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on US 4

7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
18

Continue on US 4

2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 4
19

Continue on US 4

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Church Street
20

Turn right onto Canaan Street

413 ft · 11 sec · Canaan Street
21

Arrive at destination

Canaan Street

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 40.3 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 80 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.3 miles or 52m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canaan, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Nashua, 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 Nashua, NH

This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nashua, 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 Everett Turnpike for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.3 mi from Nashua, NH · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

40 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canaan, NH

The final approach into Canaan, 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 Canaan, 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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $10 near mile 80.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.99 one way

$25.98 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.29 $28.59
premium $4.86 $15.45 $30.91
diesel $5.61 $17.82 $35.64

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.16

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Nashua, NH

Evening in Nashua on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canaan, NH

Evening in Canaan on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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 3m 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 Canaan, NH covers 80.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, U.S. Route 4, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.3 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 $12.99 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 80.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 Canaan, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.

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