How far is Francestown, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Francestown, NH to Nashua, NH is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francestown and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown and Nashua.
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Start on New Boston Road
62 m · 9 sec · New Boston Road
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Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.2 mi · 14 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
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Continue on Francestown Turnpike
3 mi · 7 min · Francestown Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mont Vernon Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Mont Vernon Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Mont Vernon Street
532 ft · 17 sec · Mont Vernon Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Square
94 m · 7 sec · Union Square
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Turn slight left
89 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Nashua Street
6.1 mi · 12 min · Nashua Street
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Continue on Amherst Street
4.9 mi · 11 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 Francestown and Nashua.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.22 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy leaving Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francestown to Nashua?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Francestown and 12.2 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francestown and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 23.26 mi (37.43 km).
#1 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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