Origin
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Barrington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Hudson, NH to Barrington, NH covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Alan B Shepard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Hudson, NH to Barrington, NH covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 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: at 0.2 miles (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
7
10 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Turn left onto NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hudson, NH and Barrington, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast and Kingston.
Concord
10 mi in
|
~19m
Seacoast
19.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via NH 101
Kingston
38.4 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Calef Highway | 14.2 mi | 22m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Nashua Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Barrington, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ferry Street
2
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn left onto Highland Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Highland Street
4
Turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
5
Continue on NH 102
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on NH 102
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
9
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
10
Continue on I 93
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
19 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Calef Highway
15
Continue on NH 125
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
16
Turn left onto NH 9
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 9
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
18
Arrive at destination
NH 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Hudson, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barrington, NH
The final approach into Barrington, 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
$8.95 one way
$17.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Barrington, NH
Late night in Barrington on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Barrington, NH covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Alan B Shepard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $8.95 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 55.6 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: at 0.2 miles (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hudson, NH and Barrington, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast and Kingston.
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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