How far is Plaistow, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Nashua, NH is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaistow and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaistow and Nashua.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street
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Turn left onto Plaistow Road
1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1920 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
1573 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Indian Rock Road
2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 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 · 19 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 Plaistow 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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
4.48 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Nashua?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Plaistow and 10.9 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Plaistow and Partly Sunny near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 19.53 mi (31.43 km).
#1 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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