Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Bartlett, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
128.5 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
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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Bartlett, NH
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Bartlett, NH covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Kancamagus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.69 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.3 miles from Nashua, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 128.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 128.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 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 2h 50m drive. You will face about 8 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 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
96.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
5
96.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway
Turn left onto NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
Bear Notch Road
Turn left onto Bear Notch Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Bartlett, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.
Lincoln
96.2 mi in
|
~1h 52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 61.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Kancamagus Highway | 21.7 mi | 36m |
| Bear Notch Road | 8.9 mi | 16m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Bartlett, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 101A
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Everett Turnpike
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 32
Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
10
Turn left onto NH 112
275 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kancamagus Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on NH 112
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NH 112
22 mi
·
36 min
·
Kancamagus Highway
13
Turn left onto Bear Notch Road
8.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Bear Notch Road
14
Turn left onto US 302
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right
106 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.3 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, 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 128.5 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Nashua, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.3 mi from Nashua, NH · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
Arriving in Bartlett, NH
The final approach into Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.69 one way
$41.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)
$1.53
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Bartlett, NH
Afternoon in Bartlett on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Plymouth, NH
64 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
8 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 50m 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 Bartlett, NH covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Kancamagus Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.3 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 $20.69 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 8 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 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nashua, NH to Bartlett, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.
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