How far is Nashua, NH from Sandown, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Sandown, NH is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Sandown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Sandown.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1031 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Derry Street
1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street
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Continue on Derry Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Nashua Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on West Broadway
1.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle
34 m · 2 sec · East Derry Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Derry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road
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Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road
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Continue on Derry Road
141 m · 13 sec · Derry Road
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Continue on Depot Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto Hampstead Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Hampstead Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
151 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Fremont Road
32 m · 3 sec · Fremont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Sandown.
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.
Nashua Road
Continue on Nashua Road
5.31 mi · 00h 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 Partly Sunny near Sandown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Sandown?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Nashua and 10.8 miles from Sandown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Partly Sunny near Sandown.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
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 Derry.
Manchester, New Hampshire
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Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Sandown. Straight-line distance: 18.15 mi (29.21 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 Sandown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.9287000, -71.1870100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandown (-71.18701, 42.9287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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