Origin
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, NH to Hudson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Hampstead to Hudson is 17.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Central Street and Haverhill Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, making it an easy option for a quick trip or an add-on to another excursion. Given its brief duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, requiring minimal planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only 19% of the drive on highways, you'll mostly navigate local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 4.7 miles along Central Street. The road profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be actively steering and adjusting your course for much of the 34-minute journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near NH 111 / State Route 111.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Hudson, NH is easy. At 34m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.6 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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NH 111 / State Route 111
Turn right onto NH 111 / State Route 111
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Street | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 111 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Range Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Street
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
7
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Street
8
Continue on NH 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
9
Turn slight right onto NH 111
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ferry Street
10
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Hudson, NH
Morning in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
34m 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 Hampstead, NH to Hudson, NH covers 17.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Street, Haverhill Road, State Route 111. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Hampstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 Hampstead, NH to Hudson, NH is easy. At 34m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.6 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hampstead, NH to Hudson, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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