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Trip from Nashua, NH to Claremont, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

87.9 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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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city in New Hampshire, United States

Claremont, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Claremont, NH covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, Everett Turnpike, NH 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.15 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.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Nashua, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 87.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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.
5
30.7 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

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

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
8
31.2 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | NH 11

Take the exit onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

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

Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...
8
66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | NH 11

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Nashua, NH and Claremont, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee and Newport.

White River Junction Vermont

30.7 mi in | ~40m

Sunapee

66.2 mi in | ~1h 22m | via NH 11

Newport

66.2 mi in | ~1h 22m | via NH 11

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 34.7 mi 40m
Everett Turnpike 28.8 mi 35m
NH 11 10.8 mi 20m
John Stark Highway 4.6 mi 5m
Washington Street 2.3 mi 2m
State Route 11 2.3 mi 2m
Amherst Street 1.4 mi 3m
Main Street 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 34.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 89

35 mi · 40 min · I 89
9

Take the exit onto NH 11

0.2 mi · 31 sec · NH 11
Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11

154 ft · 11 sec · NH 11
Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
11

Continue on NH 11

10 mi · 20 min · NH 11
12

Turn left onto Cross Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Cross Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Maple Street
14

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Elm Street
15

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
16

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 11
17

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
18

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Broad Street
19

Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103

463 ft · 6 sec · Tremont Street
20

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103

0.7 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
21

Turn right onto West Terrace Street

402 ft · 18 sec · West Terrace Street
22

Turn right onto Front Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Front Street
23

Arrive at destination

Front 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 43.9 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 56m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremont, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nashua, NH

This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Nashua, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Nashua, NH · 56m into the drive

town in New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newmarket, NH

44 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newmarket, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Claremont, NH

The final approach into Claremont, 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.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $10 near mile 87.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.15 one way

$28.30 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.57 $31.14
premium $4.86 $16.83 $33.67
diesel $5.61 $19.41 $38.81

Estimated Tolls: $2.02

Everett Turnpike (21.9 mi) $1.53
Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

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

$14

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.52
EV Truck/SUV 35.2 0 $12.31 $5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Nashua, NH

Evening in Nashua on Thursday

Local time

5:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Destination

Claremont, NH

Evening in Claremont on Thursday

Local time

5:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Newmarket, NH

44 mi in

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

24 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 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Claremont, NH covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Everett Turnpike, NH 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 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 $14.15 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 87.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nashua, NH and Claremont, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee and Newport.

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