The drive from Canaan, NH to Hudson, NH covers 82.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, U.S. Route 4, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Canaan, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 82.2 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and U.S. Route 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and U.S. Route 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in near US 4; NH 11 / Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 82.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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21.1 mi into trip|~36m in|US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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55.2 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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57.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
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79.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canaan, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Merrimack.
Nashua
57.2 mi in|~1h 31m|via I 293
Merrimack
65.3 mi in|~1h 41m|via Everett Turnpike
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi
40m
U.S. Route 4
13 mi
21m
Main Street
10.6 mi
20m
US 4
5.8 mi
7m
Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi
9m
High Street
5 mi
7m
King Street
3.2 mi
6m
Salisbury Highway
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 32.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on Canaan Street
413 ft·19 sec·Canaan Street
2
Turn left onto US 4
0.2 mi·31 sec·Church Street
3
Continue on US 4
2.6 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 4
4
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi·14 min·Main Street
5
Continue on US 4
10 mi·17 min·U.S. Route 4
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; NH 11
2.7 mi·6 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi·3 min·Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi·9 min·Old Turnpike Road
9
Continue on US 4
5.0 mi·7 min·High Street
10
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi·2 min·King Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi·2 min·King Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft·1 sec·King Street
13
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi·1 min·King Street
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft·2 sec·Old Boyce Road
15
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi·23 sec·Old Boyce Road
16
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi·7 min·US 4
Toward I 93 SouthUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
18
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi·17 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward NH 130: Hollis
23
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft·7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
24
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi·2 min·Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi·1 min·Amherst Street
26
Continue on Lowell Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi·1 min·Canal Street
28
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
29
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi·33 sec·Ferry Street
30
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Canaan, NH, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canaan, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Canaan, NH
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Canaan, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Canaan, NH
· 1h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Canaan, NH
Afternoon
in Canaan on Friday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hudson, NH
Afternoon
in Hudson on Friday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Webster, NH
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m 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 Canaan, NH to Hudson, NH covers 82.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, U.S. Route 4, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Canaan, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.23 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 82.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Canaan, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Merrimack.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
