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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.92 mi
02h 28m
Flight
79.97 mi
128.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.97 mi
Kilometers
128.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.25 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 2, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sat, May 2, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-02T15:39
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 2, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Tilton
NH

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

From Nashua
51.9 mi
01h 14m
To Madison
51.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  18. 18

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    1373 ft · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Plains Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32 mi · 31%
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 29%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
Plains Road
5.03 mi · 5%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 4%
Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilton
01h 14m from Nashua
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

36 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Madison. Straight-line distance: 79.97 mi (128.7 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Madison

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,632
Coordinates43.8992400, -71.1484000
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Madison (-71.1484, 43.89924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Madison. The current time is 15:39:47.

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.