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Trip from Nashua, NH to Bethlehem, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

119.6 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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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town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Bethlehem, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, NH to Bethlehem, NH covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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, Franconia Notch Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.25 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

59.8 miles from Nashua, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 119.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Nashua, NH to Bethlehem, NH covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 74.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Nashua, NH to Bethlehem, NH is easy. At 2h 24m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Everett Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 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
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | Everett Turnpike

Merge onto Everett Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining

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
116.5 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 40 Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain
3
119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 74.1 mi 1h 20m
Everett Turnpike 32 mi 39m
Franconia Notch Parkway 7.7 mi 12m
Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
Amherst Street 1.4 mi 3m
Sen Styles Bridges Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 74.1 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway
9

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
10

Continue on I 93

8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 40 Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain
12

Turn slight right

305 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn slight right onto US 302; NH 18; NH 116

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
14

Turn left

19 ft · 1 sec
15

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Nashua, NH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, 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 119.6 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Nashua, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 74.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.8 mi from Nashua, NH · 1h 13m into the drive

town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, NH

60 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

South Hooksett, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laconia, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.

Arriving in Bethlehem, NH

The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50 mile 17.1

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, New Hampshire

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.5

Hours: 3:30–7 pm

+16034242292

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50 mile 17.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.2

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 94

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.5

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Hours: 3:30–7 pm

+16034242292

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.6

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.6

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 34.2

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 51.3

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 111

Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

+16038235621

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34.2

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 17.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 17.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.5

Litchfield, New Hampshire

+16034247999

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.1

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 111

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 94

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.25 one way

$38.51 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $21.18 $42.37
premium $4.86 $22.90 $45.81
diesel $5.61 $26.41 $52.81

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

$19

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Destination Charger

Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Littleton, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Tyngsborough, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 9 Tesla: 6 Blink: 3 Other: 2 Electrify America: 2 Tesla Destination: 1 Shell Recharge: 1 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Evening in Nashua on Thursday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, NH

Evening in Bethlehem on Thursday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Alexandria, NH

60 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 24m 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 Bethlehem, NH covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Franconia Notch Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.8 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 $19.25 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 Bethlehem, NH is easy. At 2h 24m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Everett Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Nashua, NH to Bethlehem, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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