Origin
Nashua, NH
Morning in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Alton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Alton, NH covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, Hooksett for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 57.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nashua, NH to Alton, NH is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Alton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Street | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
| Hooksett | — | — |
| Hackett Hill Road | — | — |
| West River Road | — | — |
| Riverside Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| College Park Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Amherst Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Alton, 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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hooksett
7
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
8
Turn left onto West River Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
9
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
12
Turn left onto Hooksett Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
13
Continue on Allenstown Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Allenstown Road
14
Turn right onto Pinewood Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
15
Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
16
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Epsom Circle
18
Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
19
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
20
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
21
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
22
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
the route
25
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
26
Turn left
335 ft
·
24 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Nashua, NH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alton, NH
The final approach into Alton, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Alton, NH
Morning in Alton on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
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
1h 29m 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 Alton, NH covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amherst Street, Everett Turnpike, Hooksett. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.32 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 Alton, NH is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Alton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nashua, NH to Alton, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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