How far is Nashua, NH from Grantham, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Grantham, NH is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
75.35 mi
01h 34m
Flight
60.37 mi
97.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.37 mi
Kilometers
97.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.27 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantham
Wed, Apr 29, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Wed, Apr 29, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-29T19:04
Arrive Grantham
Wed, Apr 29, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Nashua
37.7 mi
00h 47m
To Grantham
37.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon

    1731 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old State Route 10

    804 ft · 17 sec · Old State Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 10 South

    3224 ft · 57 sec · Route 10 South

  12. 12

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
43.5 mi · 58%
Everett Turnpike
28.8 mi · 38%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 3%
Route 10 South
0.61 mi · 1%
NH 10
0.33 mi
Old State Route 10
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

42.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 47m from Nashua
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Nashua and Partly Sunny near Grantham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Nashua and 37.7 miles from Grantham.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nashua and Partly Sunny near Grantham.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Grantham. Straight-line distance: 60.37 mi (97.16 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Grantham

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,955
Coordinates43.4895200, -72.1375900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Grantham (-72.13759, 43.48952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.86 $23.71
Premium $4.86 $12.92 $25.84
Diesel $6.00 $15.95 $31.90

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Grantham. The current time is 19:04:01.

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.