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Trip from Nashua, NH to Antrim, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

city in southern New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, NH

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Downtown Antrim, NH, NH

Antrim, NH

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Antrim, NH covers 34.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Forest Road, Sawmill Road, Amherst Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Forest Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 34.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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.
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

4
32.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 202; NH 31 / State Route 202

At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 31 / State Route 202

Navigation decision point

4
34.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Forest Road 10.6 mi 26m
Sawmill Road 5 mi 8m
Amherst Street 4.9 mi 11m
NH 101 4.8 mi 6m
Milford Road 4.3 mi 7m
Main Street 1.6 mi 4m
Elm Street 0.8 mi 1m
State Route 202 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Forest Road — 10.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
7

Turn right onto Wilton Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Wilton Road
8

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
9

Continue on NH 31

11 mi · 26 min · Forest Road
10

Turn right onto NH 31

5.0 mi · 8 min · Sawmill Road
11

Continue on NH 31

445 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
12

Continue on NH 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · Antrim Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Route 202
14

Continue on US 202; NH 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
15

Turn left

213 ft · 15 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.2 mi from Nashua, NH · 34m into the drive

Downtown Greenville, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, NH

17 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

Bennington, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Antrim, NH

The final approach into Antrim, 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

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.08 $12.15
premium $4.86 $6.57 $13.14
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nashua, NH

Afternoon in Nashua on Thursday

Local time

12:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Antrim, NH

Afternoon in Antrim on Thursday

Local time

12:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

28°F

Greenville, NH

17 mi in

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

12 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 12m 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 Antrim, NH covers 34.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Road, Sawmill Road, Amherst Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.52 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 is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Nashua, NH to Antrim, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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