Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Atkinson, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 111, Haverhill Road, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on State Route 111. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 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.
State Route 111 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 Lowell Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Lowell Street
Turn right onto Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Canal Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 111 / Central Street
Turn left onto NH 111 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Leroy Avenue
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Atkinson, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
4
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NH 111
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ferry Street
6
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Burnham Road
7
Turn left onto NH 111
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Street
8
Continue on NH 111
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
9
Continue on NH 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
13
Turn right onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Atkinson, NH
Afternoon in Atkinson on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Atkinson, NH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 111, Haverhill Road, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.33 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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nashua, NH to Atkinson, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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