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Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, NH
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Deerfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Nashua, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Franconia Notch Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.51 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
57.5 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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The drive from Nashua, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nashua, NH to Deerfield, NH is easy. At 2h 23m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Everett Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Gale River Loop Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 65.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| US 3 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Gale River Loop Road | 1.8 mi | 7m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Deerfield, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Take the ramp
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit onto US 3
Turn right onto Gale River Loop Road
Continue on Gale River Loop Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nashua, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 115 miles and 2h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Nashua, NH · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.51 one way
$37.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
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
$19
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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