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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.21 mi
00h 58m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Nashua
17.1 mi
00h 29m
To Newton
17.1 mi
00h 29m

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
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

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.

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Burnham Road

    1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    3126 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1938 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    1435 ft · 32 sec · Emerson Street

  22. 22

    Continue on White Street

    1719 ft · 32 sec · White Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    85 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Kenoza Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenoza Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    30 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Newton Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
6.41 mi · 19%
Loop Connector
3.58 mi · 10%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 10%
Central Street
3.18 mi · 9%
Newton Road
2.93 mi · 9%
I 495 North
2.92 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 29m from Nashua
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Newton. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.17 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 Newton

Town in New Hampshire, in the United States

Population4,934
Coordinates42.8695300, -71.0345000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Newton (-71.0345, 42.86953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Nashua and Newton. The current time is 05:14:30.

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.