How far is Nashua, NH from Colebrook, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Colebrook, NH is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.39 mi
03h 47m
Flight
147.12 mi
236.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.12 mi
Kilometers
236.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.39 mi
Kilometers
275.82 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colebrook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Colebrook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Nashua
85.7 mi
01h 53m
To Colebrook
85.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Street

    1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 3

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3

  25. 25

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1181 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 38%
Everett Turnpike
32 mi · 19%
Daniel Webster Highway
20.6 mi · 12%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 6%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 5%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 53m from Nashua
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colebrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Nashua and 85.7 miles from Colebrook.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colebrook.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 147.12 mi (236.76 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Colebrook

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

Population2,134
Coordinates44.8944900, -71.4959200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Colebrook (-71.49592, 44.89449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.73
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.87 $47.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.86 $29.39 $58.78
Diesel $6.00 $36.28 $72.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Colebrook. The current time is 04:52:50.

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.