How far is Nashua, NH from West Peterborough, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to West Peterborough, NH is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and West Peterborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and West Peterborough.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Milford Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road
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Turn left
1544 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Turn right onto Union Street
3099 ft · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Wilder Street
14 m · 4 sec · Wilder Street
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Turn left onto May Street
36 m · 5 sec · May Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · May Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and West Peterborough.
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.
Gibbons Highway
Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Nashua and Chance Light Rain near West Peterborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to West Peterborough?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Nashua and 16 miles from West Peterborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Nashua and Chance Light Rain near West Peterborough.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and West Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.35 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 West Peterborough
Village in the town of Peterborugh in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8873100, -71.9853600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Peterborough (-71.98536, 42.88731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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