How far is Nashua, NH from Center Harbor, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Center Harbor, NH is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 44m.
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.
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Center Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Center Harbor.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2642 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1867 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right onto NH 25 East
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street
733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Whittier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Whittier Highway
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Turn left onto Bean Road
3 m · 1 sec · Bean Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bean Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Center Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Nashua and Mostly Cloudy near Center Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Center Harbor?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 39.5 miles from Nashua and 39.5 miles from Center Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nashua and Mostly Cloudy near Center Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near East Concord
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 East Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Center Harbor. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.02 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 Center Harbor
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 43.7098000, -71.4603500 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Harbor (-71.46035, 43.7098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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