Origin
Nashua, NH
Morning in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Brentwood, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Brentwood, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Brentwood, NH covers 41.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 293 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 41.8 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.1 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsm...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
41.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Crawley Falls Road
Turn left onto Crawley Falls 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.
Between Nashua, NH and Brentwood, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Seacoast and Kingston.
Portsmouth
13.8 mi in
|
~19m
Seacoast
19 mi in
|
~26m
|
via NH 101
Kingston
38.1 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Everett Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| I 293 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Calef Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crawley Falls Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Brentwood, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Everett Turnpike
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
6
Merge onto I 293; NH 101
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 293; NH 101
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
19 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto NH 125
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Calef Highway
10
Continue on NH 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
11
Turn left onto NH 111A
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Middle Road
12
Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crawley Falls Road
13
Arrive at destination
Crawley Falls Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Nashua, NH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brentwood, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brentwood, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Everett Turnpike
(11.9 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Brentwood, NH
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
15 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
55m 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 Brentwood, NH covers 41.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 293. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.73 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nashua, NH and Brentwood, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Seacoast and Kingston.
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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