Origin
Epsom, NH
Morning in Epsom on Friday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Epsom, NH to Hudson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epsom, NH
Filip Wouters
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Epsom, NH to Hudson, NH covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Pinewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Epsom, NH to Hudson, NH covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~57m 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 Epsom, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village, Nashua and Merrimack.
Hooksett Village
12.7 mi in
|
~21m
Nashua
16.1 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 293
Merrimack
24.3 mi in
|
~40m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.8 mi | 29m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Dover Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epsom, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dover Road
2
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
3
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
4
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
5
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
8
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
9
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
10
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
12
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
13
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
14
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
17
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
21
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
22
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
24
Continue on Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
26
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
27
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ferry Street
28
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Epsom, NH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Epsom, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.59
Everett Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hudson, NH
Morning in Hudson on Friday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
21 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
19 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 5m 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 Epsom, NH to Hudson, NH covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Pinewood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Epsom, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Epsom, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village, Nashua and Merrimack.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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