How far is Nashua, NH from Northwood, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Northwood, NH is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Northwood.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2642 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
11.9 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Candia Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Deerfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Old Candia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Road
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Continue on Stage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Turn straight onto Raymond Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road
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Turn slight right onto North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn right onto Mountain View Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Mountain Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
141 m · 11 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Northwood.
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.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Clear leaving Nashua and Sunny near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Northwood?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Nashua and 21.1 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Nashua and Sunny near Northwood.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
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Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.2 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 Northwood
Place in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 43.1942500, -71.1509000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-71.1509, 43.19425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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