How far is Nashua, NH from Plainfield, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Plainfield, NH is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Plainfield.
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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
21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
7.6 mi · 15 min · Plainfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 12A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Plainfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
60 mi · 01h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Nashua and 49.8 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Warner
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 Warner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.83 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 Plainfield
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342400, -72.3562000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-72.3562, 43.53424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
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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