How far is Canterbury, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Canterbury, NH to Nashua, NH is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
46.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
39.81 mi
64.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.81 mi
Kilometers
64.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.8 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Canterbury
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canterbury
2026-05-12T22:36
Arrive Nashua
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canterbury
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
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Canterbury
23.3 mi
00h 25m
To Nashua
23.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then 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 Canterbury and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Road

    156 m · 13 sec · Northwest Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carter Hill Road

    3043 ft · 1 min · Carter Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    848 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 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 Canterbury and Nashua.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 70%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
8.87 mi · 19%
Center Road
0.96 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 2%
West Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Styles Bridges Highway
0.75 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 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 25m from Canterbury
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Canterbury and Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Canterbury and 23.2 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Canterbury and Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 39.81 mi (64.06 km).

Canterbury

#1 Canterbury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,496
Coordinates43.3370200, -71.5653500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.565365, 43.337237)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Canterbury and Nashua. The current time is 22:36:39.

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.