How far is Rye, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Rye, NH to Nashua, NH is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
57.76 mi
01h 02m
Flight
39.21 mi
63.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.21 mi
Kilometers
63.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.76 mi
Kilometers
92.95 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Rye
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Rye
28.8 mi
00h 31m
To Nashua
29 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rye Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
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 Rye and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Road

    1096 ft · 30 sec · Washington Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dow Lane

    1689 ft · 1 min · Dow Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hobbs Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hobbs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hill Road

    123 m · 14 sec · North Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Post Road

    125 m · 12 sec · Post Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Hampton Road

    783 ft · 20 sec · North Hampton Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
31.7 mi · 55%
Everett Turnpike
13.1 mi · 23%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 6%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 4%
Washington Road
2.1 mi · 4%
Lafayette Road
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 31m from Rye
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Rye 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 Rye to Nashua?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Rye and 29 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Rye and Partly Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.1 km).

Rye

#1 Rye

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,478
Coordinates43.0134200, -70.7708900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Road (-70.770899, 43.013426)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

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 Rye and Nashua. The current time is 01:58:30.

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.