Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Wilton Center, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Wilton Center, NH
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Trip Overview
Nashua to Wilton Center is 19.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Amherst Street and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a local driving feel for most of the journey. Given its short distance, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. It's a practical way to get from one NH town to another without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| NH 101 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Milford Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Gibbons Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Isaac Frye Highway | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Wilton Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amherst Street
— 4.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Wilton Center, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 101A
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NH 101A
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Milford Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto NH 101
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
6
Turn left onto NH 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
7
Continue on NH 101
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Gibbons Highway
8
Turn slight right onto Isaac Frye Highway
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Isaac Frye Highway
9
Turn left onto Wilton Center Road
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wilton Center Road
10
Continue on Wilton Center Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wilton Center Road
11
Arrive at destination
Wilton Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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.
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
19.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Wilton Center Road
Continue onto Wilton Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wilton Center, NH
Afternoon in Wilton Center on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
22 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 25% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along Amherst Street. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you navigate through various local roads and segments of NH 101. The route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in speed limits, requiring your attention throughout the 38-minute duration. It's less about open-road cruising and more about precise navigation through familiar landscapes.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Amherst Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 4 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 9.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Amherst Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wilton Center, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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