How far is Nashua, NH from Kingston, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Kingston, NH is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
26.96 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.08 mi
38.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.96 mi
Kilometers
43.38 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-12T21:43
Arrive Kingston
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Nashua
13.5 mi
00h 26m
To Kingston
13.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Burnham Road

    1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 111

    10.3 mi · 20 min · State Route 111

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 111
10.3 mi · 38%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 13%
Central Street
3.18 mi · 12%
Indian Rock Road
2.32 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.88 mi · 7%
Salem Road
1.78 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Route 111

Continue on State Route 111

10.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 26m from Nashua
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashua and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 13.5 miles from Nashua and 13.5 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashua and Sunny near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.76 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Kingston

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population6,426
Coordinates42.9364800, -71.0533900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Kingston (-71.05339, 42.93648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.23
Diesel $6.00 $5.70 $11.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Kingston. The current time is 21:43:04.

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.