How far is Nashua, NH from Hampton Beach, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Hampton Beach, NH is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Hampton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Hampton Beach.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Burnham Road
1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
2120 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 286: Beaches, Salisbury
2178 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, MA 286 East: Salisbury, Beaches
80 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Toll Road
906 ft · 23 sec · Toll Road
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Turn left onto Pike Street
2938 ft · 1 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2501 ft · 50 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Black Water Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Black Water Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Turn left onto H Street
46 m · 12 sec · H Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Hampton Beach.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 Light Rain near Hampton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Hampton Beach?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Nashua and 22.9 miles from Hampton Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashua and Light Rain near Hampton Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Hampton Beach. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.74 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 Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9073100, -70.8120000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton Beach (-70.812, 42.90731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.14 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
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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