How far is Northumberland, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Northumberland, NH to Nashua, NH is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.63 mi
02h 28m
Flight
124.31 mi
200.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.31 mi
Kilometers
200.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.63 mi
Kilometers
229.54 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northumberland
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northumberland
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Northumberland
71.3 mi
01h 14m
To Nashua
71.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Village Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Old Village Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Guildhall Road

    82 m · 11 sec · Guildhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    734 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2372 ft · 41 sec · Lancaster Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 36%
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 23%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 14m from Northumberland
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Northumberland and Partly Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Northumberland and 71.3 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Northumberland and Partly Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northumberland and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 124.31 mi (200.06 km).

Northumberland

#1 Northumberland

Town in the state of New Hampshire

Population2,117
Coordinates44.5633900, -71.5587000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Village Road (-71.558285, 44.563543)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.42 $44.84
Premium $4.86 $24.44 $48.87
Diesel $6.00 $30.16 $60.33

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 Northumberland and Nashua. The current time is 05:21:42.

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.