How far is Nashua, NH from Salisbury, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Salisbury, NH is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
50.85 mi
01h 11m
Flight
44.3 mi
71.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.3 mi
Kilometers
71.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.85 mi
Kilometers
81.83 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Nashua
25.4 mi
00h 35m
To Salisbury
25.4 mi
00h 35m

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
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Franklin Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Franklin Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32 mi · 63%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 13%
High Street
5.02 mi · 10%
King Street
3.23 mi · 6%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Old Turnpike Road
1.42 mi · 3%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 35m from Nashua
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashua and Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Nashua and 25.4 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 44.3 mi (71.29 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Salisbury

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates43.3800800, -71.7170200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Salisbury (-71.71702, 43.38008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Salisbury. The current time is 20:13:03.

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.