Origin
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Wednesday
Local time
3:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Barnstead, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Library Street, School Street, Chase Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.82 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
24.3 miles from Hudson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Library Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Library Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chase Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amherst Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Library Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Barnstead, NH.
1
Start on Ferry Street
318 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ferry Street
2
Turn right onto Library Street
371 ft
·
11 sec
·
Library Street
3
Turn right onto School Street
413 ft
·
22 sec
·
School Street
4
Turn right onto Chase Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Street
5
Turn straight onto Ferry Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ferry Street
6
Continue on Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on Canal Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
509 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
10
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hooksett
14
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
15
Turn left onto West River Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
16
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Street
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
19
Turn left onto Hooksett Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
20
Continue on Allenstown Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Allenstown Road
21
Turn right onto Pinewood Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
22
Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
23
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Epsom Circle
25
Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
26
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
27
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
28
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
29
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
30
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Suncook Valley Road
31
Turn right onto Parade Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parade Road
32
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.3 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 38m into the drive.
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 48.6 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 38m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnstead, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hudson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hudson, NH
This is one driving day of about 48.6 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hudson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Hudson, NH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnstead, NH
The final approach into Barnstead, 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 Barnstead, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.82 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Barnstead, NH
Late night in Barnstead on Wednesday
Local time
3:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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 17m 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 Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Library Street, School Street, Chase Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Hudson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.82 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 Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hudson, NH to Barnstead, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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