How far is Hampton Beach, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Hampton Beach, NH to Nashua, NH is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.92 mi
01h 01m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.92 mi
Kilometers
91.61 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM EST
Return by in Hampton Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Beach
2026-11-06T16:20
Arrive Nashua
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Beach
9:30 PM EST
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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Hampton Beach
22.5 mi
00h 31m
To Nashua
34.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Beach Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Beach and Nashua.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto H Street

    107 m · 21 sec · H Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ashworth Avenue

    2768 ft · 1 min · Ashworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · Ocean Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Black Water Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Black Water Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Collins Street

    2501 ft · 52 sec · Collins Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pike Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pike Street

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    123 m · 12 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1455 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    2135 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2073 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1573 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    137 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Burnham Road

    1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  27. 27

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

    147 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton Beach and Nashua.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 29%
I 93 North
6.24 mi · 11%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 6%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 6%
Central Street
3.17 mi · 6%
Black Water Road
2.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 31m from Hampton Beach
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hampton Beach and 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 Hampton Beach to Nashua?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Hampton Beach and 34.4 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hampton Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Beach and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.74 km).

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#1 Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.9073100, -70.8120000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.812019, 42.907152)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.63
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $8.32 $16.63
Mid-grade $4.75 $9.55 $19.10
Premium $5.22 $10.48 $20.96
Diesel $6.30 $12.67 $25.34

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Beach and Nashua. The current time is 16:20:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.