How far is South Hooksett, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from South Hooksett, NH to Nashua, NH is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.18 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.11 mi
29.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.91 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Hooksett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hooksett
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Hooksett
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Merrimack
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From South Hooksett
10.7 mi
00h 14m
To Nashua
13.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 South Hooksett and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hooksett and Nashua.

  1. 1

    Start on Alice Avenue

    1250 ft · 36 sec · Alice Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Webster Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · Webster Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Granite Street

    2339 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hooksett 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 63%
Hooksett Road
1.75 mi · 7%
Elm Street
1.32 mi · 5%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Granite Street
0.77 mi · 3%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Merrimack
00h 14m from South Hooksett
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Hooksett 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 South Hooksett to Nashua?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from South Hooksett and 13.4 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Hooksett and Partly Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

9 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

13 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

34 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hooksett and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.15 km).

South Hooksett

#1 South Hooksett

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,418
Coordinates43.0264700, -71.4353400
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Alice Avenue (-71.435276, 43.026665)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.00 $5.10 $10.19

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 South Hooksett and Nashua. The current time is 01:56:55.

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.