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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.21 mi
03h 04m
Flight
147.12 mi
236.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.12 mi
Kilometers
236.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.21 mi
Kilometers
277.15 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Colebrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colebrook
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colebrook
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Colebrook
86.1 mi
01h 32m
To Nashua
86.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1181 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 3

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3

  6. 6

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street

    965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  33. 33

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    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.

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 30%
Daniel Webster Highway
36.6 mi · 21%
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 19%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 9%
Main Street
9.11 mi · 5%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 32m from Colebrook
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 147.12 mi (236.76 km).

Colebrook

#1 Colebrook

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

Population2,134
Coordinates44.8944900, -71.4959200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.496381, 44.894618)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23 L · about $23.99
Round trip
$47.97
12.16 gal · 46 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colebrook and Nashua. The current time is 21:14:35.

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.