How far is Claremont, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Nashua, NH is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.37 mi
01h 37m
Flight
61.27 mi
98.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.37 mi
Kilometers
132.56 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Sat, May 2, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Claremont
Sat, May 2, 5:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claremont
2026-05-02T13:47
Arrive Nashua
Sat, May 2, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claremont
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Claremont
43.9 mi
00h 48m
To Nashua
38.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    72 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Opera House Square

    59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Street

    1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 11

    2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  29. 29

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
44.3 mi · 54%
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi · 36%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 6%
Sunapee Street
2.76 mi · 3%
Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3%
Broad Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Take the exit slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 48m from Claremont
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont and Mostly Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Claremont and 38.5 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.6 km).

Claremont

#1 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.86 $14.14 $28.27
Diesel $6.00 $17.45 $34.90

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Claremont and Nashua. The current time is 13:47:52.

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.