Origin
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Thursday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Boscawen, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Hudson, NH to Boscawen, NH covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 $7.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 45.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Boscawen, NH is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Boscawen, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Library Street | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
| Chase Street | — | — |
| Ferry Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Amherst Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Library Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Boscawen, 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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto King Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto King Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
19
Turn left onto The Acre
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
The Acre
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Hudson, NH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.9 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boscawen, NH
The final approach into Boscawen, 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
$7.36 one way
$14.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Boscawen, NH
Late night in Boscawen on Thursday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
23 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
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 4m 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 Boscawen, NH covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 22.9 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 $7.36 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 Boscawen, NH is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Boscawen, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hudson, NH to Boscawen, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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