How far is Nashua, NH from Winchester, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Winchester, NH is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
55.35 mi
01h 44m
Flight
46.44 mi
74.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.44 mi
Kilometers
74.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.08 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
New Ipswich
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Nashua
27.7 mi
00h 52m
To Winchester
27.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pepperell Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cross Road

    835 ft · 41 sec · Cross Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    144 m · 13 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wheeler Road

    1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 119

  25. 25

    Continue on NH Route 119

    9.6 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Templeton Turnpike

    626 ft · 21 sec · Templeton Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn right

    25 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto NH Route 119 West

    1.4 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Route 119

    3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119

  31. 31

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Winchester Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Winchester Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Richmond Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Richmond Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 119
9.6 mi · 17%
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.55 mi · 8%
Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Winchester Road
3.31 mi · 6%
Rindge State Road
3.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ipswich
00h 52m from Nashua
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 27.7 miles from Nashua and 27.7 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near New Ipswich

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Ipswich and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Ipswich.

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

41 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

58 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 46.44 mi (74.74 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Winchester

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,217
Coordinates42.7734200, -72.3831400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Winchester (-72.38314, 42.77342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Winchester. The current time is 22:43:53.

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.