How far is Nashua, NH from Litchfield, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Litchfield, NH is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.8 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.49 mi
8.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.49 mi
Kilometers
8.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.8 mi
Kilometers
12.56 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hudson
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Nashua
3.9 mi
00h 08m
To Litchfield
3.9 mi
00h 08m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1031 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1445 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Webster Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Webster Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Charles Bancroft Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Old Stage Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles Bancroft Highway
3.74 mi · 48%
Webster Street
1.31 mi · 17%
Derry Street
1.01 mi · 13%
Bridge Street
0.61 mi · 8%
Canal Street
0.45 mi · 6%
Elm Avenue
0.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Charles Bancroft Highway

Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway

3.74 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 08m from Nashua
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nashua and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Nashua and 3.9 miles from Litchfield.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

29 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 5.49 mi (8.83 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population8,658
Coordinates42.8442500, -71.4797900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Litchfield (-71.47979, 42.84425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.13
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.07 $2.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.20 $2.41
Premium $4.86 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $6.00 $1.62 $3.24

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 Litchfield. The current time is 06:43:02.

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.