How far is Nashua, NH from Alstead, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Alstead, NH is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
66.47 mi
02h 00m
Flight
52.36 mi
84.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.36 mi
Kilometers
84.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.47 mi
Kilometers
106.97 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alstead
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-16T01:01
Arrive Alstead
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Dublin
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Nashua
33.2 mi
01h 00m
To Alstead
33.3 mi
01h 00m

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
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 101

    54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass

    2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 101

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Square

    45 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Square

    91 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Court Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Court Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Court Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Surry Road

    15 m · 1 sec · West Surry Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Surry Road

    13.7 mi · 24 min · West Surry Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Forest Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Surry Road
13.7 mi · 21%
Main Street
10.8 mi · 16%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 14%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 14%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 7%
State Route 101
4.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Surry Road

Exit the roundabout onto West Surry Road

13.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
01h 00m from Nashua
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashua and Chance Rain Showers near Alstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Nashua and 33.3 miles from Alstead.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

40 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

49 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Alstead. Straight-line distance: 52.36 mi (84.27 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Alstead

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

Population1,951
Coordinates43.1489700, -72.3606400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 Alstead. The current time is 01:01:14.

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.