How far is Auburn, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Auburn, NH to Nashua, NH is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.56 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.59 mi
28.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.14 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Nashua
Tue, May 12, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Auburn
12.9 mi
00h 14m
To Nashua
12.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Nashua.

  1. 1

    Start on Hooksett Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Nashua.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
13.1 mi · 51%
Hooksett Road
6.46 mi · 25%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 13%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 3%
NH 101 West
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

13.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 14m from Auburn
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Nashua?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Auburn and 12.7 miles from Nashua.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

Town in the U.

Population5,626
Coordinates43.0045300, -71.3484000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Hooksett Road (-71.348463, 43.004514)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $6.00 $5.40 $10.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Nashua. The current time is 18:15:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.