Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Chesterfield, NH to Hudson, NH covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 63, Franklin Pierce Highway, State Route 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.70 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
30.3 miles from Chesterfield, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chesterfield, NH to Hudson, NH is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Chesterfield, NH to Hudson, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marlboro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peterborough Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NH and Hudson, NH.
Start on Old Chesterfield Road
Turn right onto Route 63
Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway
Continue on State Route 10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 101
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 101
Continue on Marlboro Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on State Route 101
Continue on Peterborough Bypass
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
Continue on Wilton Road
Continue on Gibbons Highway
Continue on Elm Street
Turn right onto State Route 101
Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
Keep slight left
Turn right
Continue on Lowell Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
Continue on Bridge Street
Continue on Ferry Street
Arrive at your 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 60.6 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, NH
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Chesterfield, NH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Chesterfield, 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
$9.70 one way
$19.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| premium | $4.83 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
30 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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