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Trip from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

45.5 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Boscawen, NH, NH

Boscawen, NH

James Mirakian

Downtown Hudson, NH, NH

Hudson, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on King Street, Old Boyce Road, I 93 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 45.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
King Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
King Street
Old Boyce Road
I 93 South
Styles Bridges Highway
Everett Turnpike
NH 130
NH 130 East
Broad Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: King Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boscawen, NH and Hudson, NH.

1

Start on The Acre

112 ft · 7 sec · The Acre
2

Turn right onto King Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · King Street
3

Keep slight left to continue on King Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

128 ft · 2 sec · King Street
5

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

138 ft · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
7

Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
8

Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 93 South
9

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
10

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
11

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
12

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

8.2 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
13

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

14 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

0.2 mi · 31 sec · NH 130: Hollis
15

Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

240 ft · 8 sec · NH 130 East: Nashua
16

Turn left onto Broad Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
17

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

0.7 mi · 1 min · Amherst Street
18

Continue on Lowell Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Lowell Street
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
20

Continue on Bridge Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
21

Continue on Ferry Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Ferry Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.8 mi from Boscawen, NH · 32m into the drive

city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manchester, NH

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Manchester, NH to Hudson, NH

20.3 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manchester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Boscawen, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hudson, NH

The final approach into Hudson, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.32 one way

$14.65 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.06 $16.12
premium $4.86 $8.71 $17.43
diesel $5.61 $10.05 $20.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.78 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Boscawen, NH

Morning in Boscawen on Thursday

Local time

11:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hudson, NH

Morning in Hudson on Thursday

Local time

11:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

38°F

Manchester, NH

23 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are King Street, Old Boyce Road, I 93 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Boscawen, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boscawen, NH to Hudson, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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