How far is Colebrook, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Colebrook, NH to Nashua, NH is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colebrook and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrook and Nashua.
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Start on Pleasant Street
45 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1181 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Route 3
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on State Street
1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Continue on Church Street
965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
51 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on US Route 3 South
140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South
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Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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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 Colebrook 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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colebrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colebrook to Nashua?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Colebrook and 86.2 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.99 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colebrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
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 Thornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 147.12 mi (236.76 km).
#1 Colebrook
City in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.8944900, -71.4959200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.54 | $59.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
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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