Origin
Nashua, NH
Morning in Nashua on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
103.9 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amherst Street, Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.63 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
52 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 103.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amherst Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH is easy. At 2h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Everett Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NH 104 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Daniel Webster Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NH 25 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winnipesaukee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Amherst Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Madison, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Everett Turnpike
5
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
10
Turn right
4.7 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
5 min
12
Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
13
Turn slight right onto NH 25 East
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
NH 25 East
14
Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
15
Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
16
Continue on Whittier Highway
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
17
Continue on State Route 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
18
Continue on Whittier Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
19
Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
20
Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
White Mountain Highway
22
Turn right onto Plains Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Plains Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Road
24
Turn left
154 ft
·
11 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
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 52 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 103.9 miles and 2h 28m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52 mi from Nashua, NH · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison, NH
The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.63 one way
$33.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| premium | $4.83 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Madison, NH
Morning in Madison on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
2h 28m 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 Madison, NH covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amherst Street, Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 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 $16.63 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.
The drive from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH is easy. At 2h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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