How far is Nashua, NH from Richmond, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Richmond, NH is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Richmond.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Ash Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Proctor Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road
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Continue on Pepperell Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pepperell Road
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Turn left onto Cross Road
835 ft · 41 sec · Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 13
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Continue on Brookline Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road
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Continue on Brookline Street
2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street
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Turn straight onto Highland Street
111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
144 m · 13 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wheeler Road
1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West State Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road
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Continue on Rindge State Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road
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Continue on Route 119
3 mi · 4 min · Route 119
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Continue on NH Route 119
9.6 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119
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Turn left onto Templeton Turnpike
626 ft · 21 sec · Templeton Turnpike
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Turn right
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto NH Route 119 West
1.4 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 119
3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Turn right onto Old Homestead Highway
25 m · 2 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Richmond.
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.
NH Route 119
Continue on NH Route 119
9.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Nashua and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Richmond?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
New Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Nashua and 24.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashua and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near New Ipswich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Ipswich.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Union Station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 40.8 mi (65.66 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 Richmond
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7548100, -72.2717500 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-72.27175, 42.75481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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 04, 2026
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