How far is Nashua, NH from Hancock, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Hancock, NH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
36.41 mi
01h 06m
Flight
29.64 mi
47.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.64 mi
Kilometers
47.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.59 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Mon, May 4, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Mon, May 4, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-04T21:41
Arrive Hancock
Mon, May 4, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Nashua
18.2 mi
00h 33m
To Hancock
18.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Street Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Old Street Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Street Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Old Street Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Street Road

    2508 ft · 1 min · Old Street Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hancock Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hancock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Road

    1284 ft · 26 sec · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Peterborough Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Peterborough Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Forest Road

    1 km · 1 min · Forest Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 26%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 25%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 13%
Hancock Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Wilton Road
2.94 mi · 8%
Old Street Road
2.48 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 33m from Nashua
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Nashua and 18.2 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 29.64 mi (47.7 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Hancock

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,650
Coordinates42.9728600, -71.9798000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Hancock (-71.9798, 42.97286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Hancock. The current time is 21:41:47.

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.