Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Hooksett, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Hooksett, NH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.5-mile drive from Nashua, NH, to Hooksett, NH, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Everett Turnpike, Amherst Street, and West River Road, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on such roads. It's an easy day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and with a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option. The drive offers a direct path through the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local transit. Expect a quick and uncomplicated journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
You'll find this drive is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 87% of the total mileage. The Everett Turnpike forms the backbone of this trip, offering a long, uninterrupted stretch of 22.2 miles. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of your journey. While the route eventually incorporates local roads like Amherst Street and West River Road, the initial and longest segment is characterized by the steady flow of highway driving, making it a predictable and direct experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Amherst Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Hooksett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Hooksett
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Hackett Hill Road
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosedale Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Hooksett, 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 right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hooksett
7
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
8
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West River Road
9
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Riverside Street
10
Arrive at destination
Rosedale Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.53
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)
$1.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hooksett, NH
Late night in Hooksett on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
36m 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 Hooksett, NH covers 25.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Amherst Street, West River 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 12.7 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 $4.11 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 is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Nashua, NH to Hooksett, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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