How far is Nashua, NH from Hanover, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Hanover, NH is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
92.66 mi
01h 58m
Flight
76.83 mi
123.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.66 mi
Kilometers
149.12 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sun, May 3, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-02T20:39
Arrive Hanover
Sat, May 2, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Nashua
46.3 mi
00h 59m
To Hanover
46.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1063 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Wheelock Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Wheelock Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 61%
Everett Turnpike
28.8 mi · 31%
Hanover Street
2.95 mi · 3%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 2%
Lebanon Street
1.84 mi · 2%
NH 120
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 59m from Nashua
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashua and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Nashua and 46.4 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashua and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 76.83 mi (123.64 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Hanover

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,555
Coordinates43.7022900, -72.2895400
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.57 $29.15
Premium $4.86 $15.89 $31.77
Diesel $6.00 $19.61 $39.22

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Hanover. The current time is 20:39:06.

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.