Origin
Hampton, NH
Late night in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton, 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
1h 3m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Hampton to Hudson is 43.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via I-495 and I-93, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New Hampshire, connecting the coastal region to the Merrimack Valley. The drive offers a mixed experience, moving from interstate travel to more local roads as you approach your destination. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transition or a day trip without significant time commitment. Expect a practical journey focused on reaching your destination efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 57% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major interstates like I-495 and I-93, which offer faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 16.3 miles on I-495, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the route transitions from these high-speed corridors onto Central Street, indicating a shift to more local roads as you near Hudson. This change means you'll likely see more varied scenery and encounter different traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 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 early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 toward I 495 South: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Ma...
8
33 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
9
33.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Salem.
Salem New Hampshire
23.2 mi in
|
~30m
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
23.2 mi in
|
~30m
Salem
33 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Central Street | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Lafayette Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Loop Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 1
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NH 107
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
NH 107
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 495
Exit 89
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 213
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
10
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
450 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto NH 111
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
16
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Street
17
Continue on NH 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
18
Turn slight right onto NH 111
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ferry Street
19
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Hampton, NH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Hampton, 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
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Blue Star Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lawrence, MA
22 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.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Hampton, NH to Hudson, NH covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 93, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Hampton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 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 43.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hampton, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Salem.
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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