How far is Nashua, NH from Alexandria, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Alexandria, NH is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
74.17 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.71 mi
97.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.17 mi
Kilometers
119.36 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 16, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Nashua
37.1 mi
00h 49m
To Alexandria
37.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1733 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

    35 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Street

    2069 ft · 59 sec · Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Plumer Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Thissell Road

    1862 ft · 52 sec · Thissell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Town Pound Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Pound Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32 mi · 43%
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 40%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 3%
Bristol Hill Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Plumer Hill Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

21.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 49m from Nashua
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashua and Rain Showers Likely near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Nashua and 37.1 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashua and Rain Showers Likely near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.71 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Alexandria (-71.79286, 43.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.67
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.34 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.68 $23.35
Premium $4.86 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $6.00 $15.71 $31.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Alexandria. The current time is 01:02:48.

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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.