How far is Nashua, NH from Newton, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Newton, NH is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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 in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Newton.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Burnham Road
1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
1008 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
1435 ft · 32 sec · Emerson Street
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Continue on White Street
1719 ft · 32 sec · White Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
85 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Kenoza Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenoza Avenue
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Turn left
30 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Newton Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Newton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
17 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Newton.
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.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
5.82 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Newton?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Nashua and 17.1 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Newton. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.17 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 Newton
Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
| Population | 4,934 |
| Coordinates | 42.8695300, -71.0345000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-71.0345, 42.86953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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
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