How far is Nashua, NH from North Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to North Hampton, NH is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
52.2 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.33 mi
56.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.33 mi
Kilometers
56.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.2 mi
Kilometers
84.01 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Nashua
26.1 mi
00h 34m
To North Hampton
26.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
North Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and North Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and North Hampton.

  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

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    2925 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hampton Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Post Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach

    1018 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
29.4 mi · 56%
Everett Turnpike
11.9 mi · 23%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 10%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 4%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Atlantic Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 34m from Nashua
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashua and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashua to North Hampton?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Nashua and 26.2 miles from North Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashua and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and North Hampton. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
North Hampton

#2 North Hampton

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,485
Coordinates42.9725900, -70.8297800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: North Hampton (-70.82978, 42.97259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and North Hampton. The current time is 00:28:46.

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.