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Trip from Nashua, NH to Alstead, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Downtown Alstead, NH, NH

Alstead, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Alstead, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Surry Road, Main Street, Gibbons Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on West Surry Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 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.

Midpoint

33.2 miles from Nashua, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 66.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 66.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Surry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.4 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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.
4
29.6 mi into trip | ~53m in | NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass

Enter roundabout onto NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | Central Square

Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
50 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | Court Street

Enter roundabout onto Court Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Surry Road 13.7 mi 24m
Main Street 10.8 mi 21m
Gibbons Highway 9.3 mi 14m
Amherst Street 4.9 mi 11m
NH 101 4.8 mi 6m
State Route 101 4.7 mi 8m
Milford Road 4.3 mi 7m
Wilton Road 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: West Surry Road — 13.7 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Alstead, 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

9.3 mi · 14 min · Gibbons Highway
8

Continue on NH 101

4.0 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
9

Continue on NH 101

176 ft · 5 sec · State Route 101
10

Merge onto NH 101

0.6 mi · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
11

Enter roundabout onto NH 101

90 ft · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
12

Continue on NH 101

1.8 mi · 2 min · Peterborough Bypass
13

Continue on NH 101

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 101
14

Continue on NH 101

9.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
15

Continue on NH 101

1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
16

Continue on NH 101

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101
17

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
18

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

119 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
19

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on Central Square

147 ft · 3 sec · Central Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square

298 ft · 6 sec · Central Square
22

Turn right onto Court Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Court Street
23

Enter roundabout onto Court Street

96 ft · 4 sec · Court Street
24

Continue on Court Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Court Street
25

Enter roundabout onto NH 12A

50 ft · 0 sec · West Surry Road
26

Continue on NH 12A

14 mi · 24 min · West Surry Road
27

Turn left onto NH 12A; NH 123

0.8 mi · 1 min · Forest Road
28

Continue on NH 12A; NH 123

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mechanic Street
29

Arrive at destination

NH 12A; NH 123

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 33.2 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 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 15 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.2 miles or 58m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alstead, 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 66.5 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Nashua, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Surry Road for about 13.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Nashua, NH · 58m into the drive

Downtown Dublin, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, NH

33 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

Milford, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alstead, NH

The final approach into Alstead, 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 Alstead, 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

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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $10 near mile 66.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.71 one way

$21.41 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.78 $23.56
premium $4.86 $12.73 $25.47
diesel $5.61 $14.68 $29.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Tyngsborough, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Nashua, New Hampshire

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Nashua, New Hampshire

EVgo

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Nashua, New Hampshire

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Nashua, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Nashua, New Hampshire

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 2 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 EVgo: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.98 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nashua, NH

Afternoon in Nashua on Thursday

Local time

2:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alstead, NH

Afternoon in Alstead on Thursday

Local time

2:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Dublin, NH

33 mi in

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

17 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

2h 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 Alstead, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Surry Road, Main Street, Gibbons Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 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 $10.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.4 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Nashua, NH to Alstead, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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