Driving from New Hampshire, gas to the closest state (Vermont) costs as little as $16 one way. To the far Pacific coast (California), you’re looking at about $677. Most road trips from New Hampshire land somewhere between those two numbers, and the exact cost comes down to where you’re headed and current AAA gas prices.
We built an interactive map that answers that question for every single state — at a glance.
Unlike most gas calculators that spit out one number based on a single national average, this map uses each state’s actual current gas price for the miles you drive through it. So the cost you see for California uses California’s expensive gas, and the cost for Tennessee uses Tennessee’s cheaper gas. The result is a more honest look at what your trip will really cost. There’s also an MPG box on the map — type in your car’s real number and every cost updates instantly.
New Hampshire to anywhere
Total: ~4,600 miles · ~75 hours · Passport required · Route through 4 Canadian provinces/territories · Estimated gas cost ~$1,110 one way
How We Calculate Gas Cost From New Hampshire To Every State
A few things worth knowing before you read the numbers:
- Vehicle: 20 MPG — a reasonable average for most cars and SUVs (use the MPG box on the map to set your own)
- Routes: Actual driving routes from Ashland, not straight-line distance
- Destination: The geographic center city of each state
- Gas prices: Each state’s own AAA average — not a national average
- Data source: AAA Gas Prices, June 2026
- Direction: One way from Ashland, New Hampshire
This means if you’re driving to Tennessee, we used Tennessee’s gas price for the miles you’re in Tennessee — not New Hampshire’s price for the whole trip. That’s what makes this different from a standard calculator.
Cheapest And Most Expensive Drives From New Hampshire
- Vermont is the cheapest drive at $16 one way — under 2 hours and just 77 miles, basically your backyard.
- California is the most expensive at $677 — the far Pacific corner, roughly 3,140 miles out. It also has the priciest gas in the country ($5.76 a gallon), so it’s the priciest drive on both counts.
- Texas is the best value for the distance: $398 for 2,081 miles, riding cheap southern gas almost the whole way.
- New Hampshire trips run long. Nearly every route first heads south through Massachusetts and New York, or west through Vermont, before it can even turn toward your destination. That’s why a “middle” state like Ohio still lands at 11+ hours out.
- Tennessee is a solid mid-range run at $237 — about 17h45m and 1,193 miles toward Nashville.
How Long Does It Take To Drive From New Hampshire To Every State?
Gas cost is only half the story. Before you commit to a road trip, you also need to know how many hours you’ll be sitting in the car. We mapped that too — from a quick 1h50m hop to Vermont all the way out to 47 hours to the Pacific.
New Hampshire to anywhere
Total: ~4,600 miles · ~75 hours · Passport required · Route through 4 Canadian provinces/territories · Estimated gas cost ~$1,110 one way
Gas Cost And Drive Time From New Hampshire To Every State
Sorted by cost, lowest to highest. All prices one way from Ashland, New Hampshire, at 20 MPG.
| State | Gas Cost | Drive Time | Miles | Gas Price There |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $16 | 1h 50m | 77 mi | $4.32 |
| Massachusetts | $27 | 2h 15m | 131 mi | $4.20 |
| Rhode Island | $36 | 2h 45m | 174 mi | $4.08 |
| Connecticut | $42 | 3h 25m | 200 mi | $4.24 |
| Maine | $42 | 3h 50m | 202 mi | $4.17 |
| New York | $55 | 4h 55m | 257 mi | $4.38 |
| New Jersey | $79 | 5h 55m | 375 mi | $4.13 |
| Delaware | $97 | 7h 55m | 469 mi | $3.82 |
| Pennsylvania | $100 | 7h 30m | 477 mi | $4.23 |
| Maryland | $109 | 8h 40m | 530 mi | $3.85 |
| Virginia | $145 | 10h 50m | 718 mi | $3.83 |
| Ohio | $155 | 11h 35m | 721 mi | $4.09 |
| West Virginia | $160 | 11h 45m | 773 mi | $4.04 |
| North Carolina | $172 | 12h 50m | 862 mi | $3.71 |
| Michigan | $193 | 14h 30m | 906 mi | $4.20 |
| South Carolina | $199 | 14h 55m | 1,006 mi | $3.70 |
| Indiana | $201 | 15h 15m | 962 mi | $3.36 |
| Kentucky | $216 | 16h 5m | 1,035 mi | $3.65 |
| Illinois | $231 | 17h 35m | 1,109 mi | $4.40 |
| Georgia | $235 | 19h 15m | 1,198 mi | $3.77 |
| Tennessee | $237 | 17h 45m | 1,193 mi | $3.64 |
| Alabama | $260 | 20h 25m | 1,317 mi | $3.70 |
| Wisconsin | $262 | 19h 25m | 1,276 mi | $3.89 |
| Florida | $269 | 21h | 1,374 mi | $3.86 |
| Iowa | $273 | 20h 45m | 1,331 mi | $3.73 |
| Missouri | $286 | 21h 5m | 1,394 mi | $3.76 |
| Mississippi | $288 | 22h | 1,469 mi | $3.68 |
| Minnesota | $309 | 23h 25m | 1,520 mi | $3.88 |
| Arkansas | $312 | 24h | 1,558 mi | $3.70 |
| Kansas | $328 | 25h | 1,617 mi | $3.74 |
| Louisiana | $328 | 25h | 1,684 mi | $3.67 |
| Nebraska | $334 | 26h | 1,649 mi | $3.91 |
| Oklahoma | $334 | 25h | 1,654 mi | $3.58 |
| North Dakota | $361 | 27h | 1,786 mi | $3.86 |
| South Dakota | $362 | 27h | 1,784 mi | $3.98 |
| Texas | $398 | 31h | 2,081 mi | $3.54 |
| Wyoming | $419 | 31h | 2,069 mi | $4.23 |
| Colorado | $422 | 32h | 2,082 mi | $4.13 |
| New Mexico | $438 | 33h | 2,218 mi | $3.94 |
| Montana | $459 | 34h | 2,265 mi | $4.25 |
| Utah | $495 | 36h | 2,429 mi | $4.31 |
| Arizona | $531 | 40h | 2,658 mi | $4.44 |
| Idaho | $533 | 41h | 2,595 mi | $4.43 |
| Nevada | $576 | 41h | 2,761 mi | $4.93 |
| Washington | $618 | 44h | 2,951 mi | $5.53 |
| Oregon | $628 | 45h | 2,988 mi | $5.01 |
| California | $677 | 47h | 3,141 mi | $5.76 |
| Alaska ⚠️ | ~$1,110 | ~75h | ~4,600 mi | varies* |
*Alaska gas price varies by Canadian province; estimate uses a blended rate. All figures one way from Ashland, NH, at 20 MPG. AAA averages, June 2026.
Times are no traffic, direct route, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes. Real world drive time will vary — budget extra for stops, construction, and the inevitable “we need snacks” moment 40 miles before the exit. 😄
Can You Drive From New Hampshire To Alaska?
Yes, you can actually drive from New Hampshire to Alaska. But let’s be real — this is a completely different kind of trip.
- Total miles: approximately 4,600 one way
- Drive time: roughly 75 hours
- Passport required: you drive through 4 Canadian provinces
- Route: New Hampshire → Vermont → New York → Pennsylvania → Ohio → Indiana → Illinois → Wisconsin → Minnesota → North Dakota → Saskatchewan → Alberta → British Columbia → Yukon → Alaska
- Estimated gas cost: approximately $1,110 one way
British Columbia is typically the most expensive leg of the Canadian portion, and the sheer distance is what drives the total up. The Canadian provinces are surprisingly reasonable on their own — it’s just a LOT of road.
Worth knowing: some states issue Enhanced Driver’s Licenses that allow land border crossings into Canada without a full passport. Check with your state’s DMV before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because gas actually costs different amounts in different states. California and Washington run over $5.50 a gallon. Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee often sit under $3.65. If we used New Hampshire’s price for the entire trip, you’d get a completely wrong number for anything far from home. We use the actual price in each state for the miles you drive there.
Using the geographic center of each state gives everyone a fair, consistent target. If we picked major cities, some states would look artificially cheap or expensive just because their biggest city happens to sit near a border. The center point puts every state on equal footing.
No — all numbers are one way. Double it for a rough round trip estimate, though your return cost may vary a little depending on gas prices when you travel.
Use the MPG box above the map — type your number and every cost updates instantly.
Gas prices are based on AAA state averages from June 2026. Gas prices change constantly — for the most current numbers before your trip, check aaa.com/gas.
Ready To Start Planning?
Now that you know what gas will cost, it’s time to figure out where to actually go. Check out our New Hampshire road trip guides for ideas on where to stop, what to see, and how to make the most of your drive — whether you’re chasing the White Mountains, the Kancamagus Highway, or somewhere brand new.
Hi, I’m Alice. I’ve been running Road Trip Owl for five years and taking 6+ multi-day road trips a year (plus more weekend escapes than I can count). These maps come from the real road — real routes, real prices, no national averages.
