How far is Nashua, NH from Madison, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Madison, NH is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town located in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Madison.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2642 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1867 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right onto NH 25 East
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street
733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on State Route 25
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25
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Continue on Whittier Road
1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road
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Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway
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Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway
1373 ft · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Plains Road
5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
21.9 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Madison?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Nashua and 51.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Tilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tilton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Madison. Straight-line distance: 79.97 mi (128.7 km).
#1 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,632 |
| Coordinates | 43.8992400, -71.1484000 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-71.1484, 43.89924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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