How far is Pelham, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Nashua, NH is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Nashua.
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Start on Nashua Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Nashua Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mammoth Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Mammoth Road
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Turn left onto Keyes Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Keyes Hill Road
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Continue on Kimball Hill Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Kimball Hill Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
2238 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Burnham Road
1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 21 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Nashua.
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.
Kimball Hill Road
Continue on Kimball Hill Road
2.27 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Nashua?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Pelham and 4.9 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
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 Hudson.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.17 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
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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