How far is Canaan, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Nashua, NH is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Nashua.
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Start on Canaan Street
126 m · 19 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1097 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on King Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
39 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road
42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road
1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
5.8 mi · 8 min
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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 Canaan 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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Canaan 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 Canaan to Nashua?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Canaan and 40.2 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canaan and Partly Sunny near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
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 Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 66.83 mi (107.55 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
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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