How far is Nashua, NH from Chesterfield, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
59.27 mi
01h 44m
Flight
51.51 mi
82.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.51 mi
Kilometers
82.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.27 mi
Kilometers
95.38 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sat, May 2, 4:48 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sat, May 2, 6:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-02T15:03
Arrive Chesterfield
Sat, May 2, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Peterborough
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Nashua
29.6 mi
00h 52m
To Chesterfield
29.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 10

    57 m · 2 sec · State Route 10

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10

    2444 ft · 51 sec · State Route 10

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Route 63

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
9.9 mi · 17%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 16%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 15%
Franklin Pierce Highway
8.99 mi · 15%
State Route 101
5.5 mi · 9%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peterborough
00h 52m from Nashua
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 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?

Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Nashua and 29.7 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Peterborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

50 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Chesterfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,644
Coordinates42.8873000, -72.4703700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $4.86 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $6.00 $12.53 $25.07

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Chesterfield. The current time is 15:03:18.

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.