How far is Nashua, NH from Jefferson, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Jefferson, NH is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.18 mi
02h 46m
Flight
114.25 mi
183.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.25 mi
Kilometers
183.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.18 mi
Kilometers
211.11 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-23T10:03
Arrive Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Nashua
65.6 mi
01h 23m
To Jefferson
65.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  13. 13

    Continue on Owls Head Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Meadows Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Meadows Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway

    44 m · 4 sec · Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Presidential Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 50%
Everett Turnpike
32 mi · 24%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Meadows Road
4.13 mi · 3%
State Route 115
3.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 23m from Nashua
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nashua and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Nashua and 65.6 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 114.25 mi (183.87 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Jefferson

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,049
Coordinates44.4189500, -71.4745300
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Jefferson (-71.47453, 44.41895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $18.27
Round trip
$36.53
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.27 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.64 $41.27
Premium $4.86 $22.49 $44.99
Diesel $6.00 $27.77 $55.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Jefferson. The current time is 10:03:33.

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.