Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Monday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Plymouth, NH
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Plymouth, NH covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Amherst Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.29 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
38.4 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Nashua, NH to Plymouth, NH covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nashua, NH to Plymouth, NH is easy. At 1h 33m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
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~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.
4
23.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
75.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward NH 175A: Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward NH 175A: Plymouth
5
76.5 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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US 3; NH 25 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 3; NH 25 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
76.8 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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Highland Street
At end of road, turn left onto Highland Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 41.1 mi | 45m |
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| NH Route 175A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Post Office Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Holderness Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 41.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Plymouth, 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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NH 175A: Plymouth
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
NH 175A: Plymouth
10
Turn right onto NH Route 175A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NH Route 175A
11
Continue on Holderness Road
387 ft
·
20 sec
·
Holderness Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
174 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
13
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Post Office Square
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Post Office Square
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Street
16
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 38.4 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 76.8 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 49m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, 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 76.8 miles and 1h 33m.
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 Styles Bridges Highway for about 41.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Nashua, NH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, NH
The final approach into Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, 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
$12.29 one way
$24.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.48 | $26.95 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Plymouth, NH
Late night in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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 Plymouth, NH covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Amherst Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.29 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 Plymouth, NH is easy. At 1h 33m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Nashua, NH to Plymouth, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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