Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Chichester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 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 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Chichester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Chichester, NH covers 42.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amherst Street, Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amherst Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nashua, NH to Chichester, NH is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashua, NH to Chichester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Street | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
| Styles Bridges Highway | — | — |
| I 393 East | — | — |
| Loudon Road | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Amherst Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Chichester, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Everett Turnpike
5
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
8
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
6 min
9
Continue on Loudon Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
10
Continue on Dover Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chichester, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chichester, 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
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
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
Chichester, NH
Afternoon in Chichester on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
21 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Chichester, NH covers 42.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amherst Street, Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $6.81 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 Chichester, NH is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashua, NH to Chichester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nashua, NH to Chichester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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