How far is Nashua, NH from Pittsfield, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Pittsfield, NH is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
44.35 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38.04 mi
61.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.04 mi
Kilometers
61.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.37 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Nashua
22.2 mi
00h 34m
To Pittsfield
22.2 mi
00h 34m

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
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  16. 16

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    856 ft · 19 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    1607 ft · 46 sec · Loudon Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Crescent Street

    145 m · 17 sec · Crescent Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Concord Hill Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Concord Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    814 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    141 m · 13 sec · Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Depot Street

    703 ft · 24 sec · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Barnstead Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Barnstead Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnstead Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
22.2 mi · 50%
Suncook Valley Highway
6.08 mi · 14%
Suncook Valley Road
4.32 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 7%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 5%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

21.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 34m from Nashua
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashua and Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Nashua and 22.2 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 38.04 mi (61.22 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Pittsfield (-71.32423, 43.30591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Pittsfield. The current time is 17:59:42.

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.