How far is Nashua, NH from Francestown, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Francestown, NH is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Francestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Francestown.
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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
6.1 mi · 12 min · Milford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Square
89 m · 6 sec · Union Square
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Turn straight onto Mont Vernon Road
68 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road
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Continue on Mont Vernon Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mont Vernon Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Francestown Turnpike
3 mi · 6 min · Francestown Turnpike
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Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.2 mi · 14 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
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Turn left onto New Boston Road
62 m · 6 sec · New Boston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Boston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Francestown.
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.
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.22 mi · 00h 14m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Francestown?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Nashua and 12.6 miles from Francestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashua and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Francestown. Straight-line distance: 23.26 mi (37.43 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 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francestown (-71.81258, 42.98758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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