How far is Nashua, NH from Mason, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Mason, NH is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
19.73 mi
00h 44m
Flight
15.37 mi
24.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.37 mi
Kilometers
24.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.76 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Mason
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Brookline
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Nashua
9.9 mi
00h 22m
To Mason
9.9 mi
00h 22m

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
61°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 Mason.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pepperell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    2173 ft · 1 min · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mason Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Mason Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brookline Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Brookline Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Depot Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Darling Hill Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Darling Hill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Darling Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 31%
Brookline Road
3.44 mi · 17%
Proctor Hill Road
3.21 mi · 16%
Mason Road
1.98 mi · 10%
Pepperell Road
1.06 mi · 5%
Depot Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

3.91 mi · 00h 08m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 22m from Nashua
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashua and Sunny near Mason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Nashua and 9.9 miles from Mason.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

47 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Mason. Straight-line distance: 15.37 mi (24.73 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mason

Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,433
Coordinates42.7437000, -71.7689600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Mason (-71.76896, 42.7437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.86 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $6.00 $4.20 $8.40

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 Mason. The current time is 20:26:45.

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.