How far is Bow, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Bow, NH to Nashua, NH is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
34.61 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.67 mi
41.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.67 mi
Kilometers
41.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.61 mi
Kilometers
55.7 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bow
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Bow
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Nashua
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Rock Hill Road

    51 m · 11 sec · White Rock Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

    68 m · 14 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bow Center Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Logging Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    829 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi · 85%
Bow Center Road
1.82 mi · 5%
Logging Hill Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 2%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 19m from Bow
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bow and Partly Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Bow and 17.3 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bow and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 25.67 mi (41.31 km).

Bow

#1 Bow

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Population8,063
Coordinates43.1320300, -71.5492400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: White Rock Hill Road (-71.549321, 43.132031)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bow and Nashua. The current time is 03:24:25.

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.