How far is Bennington, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Bennington, NH to Nashua, NH is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.91 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.37 mi
45.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.91 mi
Kilometers
51.35 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Mon, May 4, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Mon, May 4, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Nashua
Mon, May 4, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bennington
16 mi
00h 28m
To Nashua
16 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Antrim Road

    131 m · 12 sec · Antrim Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    136 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sawmill Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Sawmill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Road

    10.6 mi · 27 min · Forest Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2444 ft · 53 sec · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 19 min

  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 Bennington 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Road
10.6 mi · 33%
Sawmill Road
4.99 mi · 16%
State Route 101
4.88 mi · 15%
Main Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Wilton Road
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Forest Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Road

10.6 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 28m from Bennington
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Bennington and 16 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilton, 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 Wilton.

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 28.37 mi (45.66 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates43.0031400, -71.9245200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Antrim Road (-71.92408, 43.003108)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Nashua. The current time is 20:28:19.

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.