Trip from Nashua, NH to Lempster, NH

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Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

73 mi

117 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

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

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Nashua, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Lempster, NH covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, US 202, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.75 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

36.5 miles from Nashua, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 73 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 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 28.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and US 202. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 73 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 (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 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

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...

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...

39.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

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

Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

73 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | North Pitkin Road

Turn sharp right onto North Pitkin Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Lempster, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

White River Junction Vermont

30.7 mi in | ~40m

Keene

39.5 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Everett Turnpike	28.8 mi	35m
US 202	15.5 mi	21m
I 89	8.1 mi	9m
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike	5.4 mi	10m
South Main Street	4.5 mi	8m
Mountain Road	3.5 mi	7m
Lempster Mountain Road	2 mi	4m
Amherst Street	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 28.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Lempster, NH.

Start on NH 101A

27 ft · 4 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto NH 101A

1.4 mi · 3 min · Amherst Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto Everett Turnpike

22 mi · 27 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 89

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Continue on US 202; NH 9

15 mi · 21 min · US 202; NH 9

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 9

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NH 31

3.9 mi · 6 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

Continue on NH 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Road

Continue on NH 31

4.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Lempster Mountain Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

Continue on Mountain Road

3.5 mi · 7 min · Mountain Road

Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

Continue on Lempster Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lempster Street

Turn slight left

158 ft · 13 sec

Turn sharp right onto North Pitkin Road

60 ft · 2 sec · North Pitkin Road

Arrive at destination

North Pitkin Road

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 36.5 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 73 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 48m 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 25m

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

Before You Leave

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 73 miles and 1h 48m.

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 28.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.5 mi from Nashua, NH · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

37 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lempster, NH

The final approach into Lempster, 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 Lempster, 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

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $10 near mile 73

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.75 one way

$23.50 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$12.93	$25.86
premium	$4.86	$13.98	$27.96
diesel	$5.61	$16.12	$32.23

Estimated Tolls: $2.40

Everett Turnpike (21.9 mi) $1.53

Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (1.5 mi) $0.11

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.9	$7.66	$3.50
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.39	$2.92
EV Truck/SUV	29.2	$10.22	$4.67

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lempster, NH

Evening in Lempster on Tuesday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

1 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

1h 48m 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 Lempster, NH covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Everett Turnpike, US 202, I 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.5 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 $11.75 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.

Between Nashua, NH and Lempster, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

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