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46m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Candia, NH
Ramon Perucho
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Candia, NH to Hudson, NH covers 29.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Nashua Road, Alan B Shepard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.7 miles from Candia, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 29.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NH 43 / Deerfield Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 29.3 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 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43 / Deerfield Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Candia, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
Londonderry
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Nashua Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Hudson, NH.
Start on Old Deerfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43
Continue on NH 43
Turn straight onto NH 43
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
Turn slight left onto NH 3A
Turn right onto School Street
Turn right onto NH 111
Arrive at destination
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.
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 29.3 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Candia, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Candia, NH
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Candia, NH · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 29.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Candia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hudson, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Candia on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Hudson on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Light Rain Likely
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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