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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Milford Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road
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Turn left
1544 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Marlboro Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Continue on State Route 101
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101
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Turn right onto Main Street
2673 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Central Square
45 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Square
91 m · 6 sec · Central Square
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street
29 m · 4 sec · Court Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Court Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Surry Road
15 m · 1 sec · West Surry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Surry Road
13.7 mi · 24 min · West Surry Road
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Turn left onto Forest Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dublin.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Alstead. Straight-line distance: 52.36 mi (84.27 km).
#1 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alstead
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,951 |
| Coordinates | 43.1489700, -72.3606400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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