How far is Lincoln, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NH to Nashua, NH is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 36m.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Nashua.
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Start on Church Street
627 ft · 29 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Kancamagus Highway
1966 ft · 1 min · Kancamagus Highway
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Take the ramp right
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
46.1 mi · 49 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 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 Lincoln and Nashua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
46.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Nashua?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lincoln and 49 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln and Sunny near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 89.04 mi (143.29 km).
#1 Lincoln
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 44.0456200, -71.6700800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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