How far is Gorham, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Gorham, NH to Nashua, NH is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
144.64 mi
02h 28m
Flight
113.06 mi
181.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.06 mi
Kilometers
181.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.64 mi
Kilometers
232.78 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Nashua
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gorham
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Gorham
72.3 mi
01h 14m
To Nashua
72.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Gorham and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 35%
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 23%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 11%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 6%
Owls Head Highway
6.09 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 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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
113.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 14m from Gorham
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gorham 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 Gorham to Nashua?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Gorham and 72.3 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Gorham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 113.06 mi (181.96 km).

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#1 Gorham

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,593
Coordinates44.3878400, -71.1731300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.173039, 44.388025)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.73 $45.46
Premium $4.86 $24.78 $49.55
Diesel $6.00 $30.58 $61.17

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and Nashua. The current time is 19:31:15.

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.