How far is Nashua, NH from Temple, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Temple, NH is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.63 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.8 mi
31.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.63 mi
Kilometers
38.03 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temple
Sat, May 2, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sun, May 3, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-02T22:30
Arrive Temple
Sat, May 2, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Nashua
11.8 mi
00h 22m
To Temple
11.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gibbons Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Temple Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road

  9. 9

    Continue on General Miller Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · General Miller Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on General Miller Highway

    540 ft · 20 sec · General Miller Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Senator Tobey Highway

    91 m · 7 sec · Senator Tobey Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 45

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 39%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 21%
Gibbons Highway
4.62 mi · 20%
General Miller Highway
2.06 mi · 9%
Elm Street
1.38 mi · 6%
Temple Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amherst Street

Turn left onto Amherst Street

4.86 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 22m from Nashua
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashua and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Temple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Nashua and 11.8 miles from Temple.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashua and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Temple.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Temple. Straight-line distance: 19.8 mi (31.87 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
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#2 Temple

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,434
Coordinates42.8181400, -71.8514700
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Temple (-71.85147, 42.81814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Temple. The current time is 22:30:53.

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.