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48m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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If you are looking to travel from Nashua to Plaistow, expect a straightforward 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. This drive serves as an easy day trip across the Northeast region of New Hampshire, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it is a highly economical route for your schedule. You will primarily navigate via State Route 111, East Main Street, and Haverhill Road to reach your destination. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns.
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
12.8 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, favoring backroads over high-speed interstate cruising. With only 27% of the route consisting of highway travel, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.9-mile segment on State Route 111. As you progress through the local roads, the driving environment remains consistent, requiring your focus on navigating frequent turns rather than maintaining steady highway speeds. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of long-distance highway travel.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
249 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
267 ft
~21.9 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nashua, NH to Plaistow, NH is easy. At 48m 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 Plaistow, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burnham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haverhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Plaistow, NH.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Lowell Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
Continue on Bridge Street
Continue on Ferry Street
Continue on Burnham Road
Turn left onto Central Street
Continue on Haverhill Road
Continue on Indian Rock Road
Continue on Range Road
Continue on Salem Road
Continue on State Route 111
Turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a short, 48-minute trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility when deciding when to hit the road. There are no scheduled stops on this route, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart Nashua to avoid any mid-trip interruptions. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing road signs as you transition between State Route 111 and the local segments like East Main Street. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire 25.5-mile distance. Keeping your focus on the road is essential, as the frequent turns demand more engagement than a standard highway cruise.
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 25.5 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plaistow, 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 25.5 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Nashua, NH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Plaistow, 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 Plaistow, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Nashua on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Plaistow on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
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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