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Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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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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Hampton Beach, NH
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The drive from Nashua, NH to Hampton Beach, NH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, I 93, Loop Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 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
22.8 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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The drive from Nashua, NH to Hampton Beach, NH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lowell Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 45.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 286: Beaches, Salisbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 South, MA 286 East: Salisbury, Beaches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashua, NH and Hampton Beach, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Beaches.
Haverhill
Salisbury
Beaches
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| I 93 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Ocean Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Black Water Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Indian Rock Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Hampton Beach, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn right onto Lowell Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
Continue on NH 101A
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn left onto NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 213
Continue on MA 213
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Toll Road
Turn left onto MA 286
Continue on MA 286
Continue on NH 286
At end of road, turn left onto NH 1A
Turn left onto H Street
Turn left
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 45.6 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Beach, 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 45.6 miles and 1h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Nashua, NH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hampton Beach, 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 Hampton Beach, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Hampton Beach on Tuesday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
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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.
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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