How far is Hopkinton, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, NH to Nashua, NH is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
39.54 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.25 mi
50.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.25 mi
Kilometers
50.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.54 mi
Kilometers
63.63 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Fri, May 1, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Fri, May 1, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-05-01T00:35
Arrive Nashua
Fri, May 1, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Hopkinton
19.8 mi
00h 20m
To Nashua
19.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Henniker Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Old Henniker Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi · 74%
Main Street
7.88 mi · 20%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 2%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 2%
NH 130
0.24 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 20m from Hopkinton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinton and Mostly Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinton to Nashua?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Hopkinton and 19.7 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinton and Mostly Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 31.25 mi (50.3 km).

Hopkinton

#1 Hopkinton

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,827
Coordinates43.1914700, -71.6753500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Henniker Road (-71.675319, 43.191545)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Nashua. The current time is 00:35:17.

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.