How far is Nashua, NH from Lee, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Lee, NH is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
46.08 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.81 mi
54.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.81 mi
Kilometers
54.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.08 mi
Kilometers
74.16 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Nashua
23 mi
00h 32m
To Lee
23.1 mi
00h 32m

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
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    2925 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee Hill Road

    2004 ft · 43 sec · Lee Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North River Road

    3 mi · 6 min · North River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mast Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Mast Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 41%
Everett Turnpike
11.9 mi · 26%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 11%
Calef Highway
4.3 mi · 9%
North River Road
2.98 mi · 6%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 32m from Nashua
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Nashua and 23.1 miles from Lee.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Lee. Straight-line distance: 33.81 mi (54.41 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Lee

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates43.1231400, -71.0114500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Lee (-71.01145, 43.12314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

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 Lee. The current time is 04:52:27.

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.