How far is Ashland, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Ashland, NH to Nashua, NH is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Nashua.
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Start on Main Street
39 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1593 ft · 36 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
21 mi · 23 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Nashua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
21 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ashland and Cloudy near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Nashua?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Ashland and 36.3 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ashland and Cloudy near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near East Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.25 km).
#1 Ashland
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 2,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.6953500, -71.6306300 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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