How far is Hooksett, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Nashua, NH is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.07 mi
00h 30m
Flight
22.9 mi
36.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.95 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Hooksett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-04-22T22:27
Arrive Nashua
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hooksett
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Hooksett
13.1 mi
00h 15m
To Nashua
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooksett 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
22.8 mi · 87%
Hackett Hill Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 3%
West River Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Riverside Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 15m from Hooksett
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hooksett 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 Hooksett to Nashua?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Hooksett and 12.9 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hooksett and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 22.9 mi (36.85 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

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

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Street (-71.465014, 43.096746)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 Hooksett and Nashua. The current time is 22:27:35.

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.