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Trip from Hudson, NH to Derry Village, NH

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Drive Time

24m

Distance

13.3 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hudson, NH, NH

Hudson, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Derry Village, NH, NH

Derry Village, NH

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

This short 13.3-mile drive from Hudson to Derry Village in New Hampshire is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving and a focus on local roads like Pleasant Street, Highland Street, and Derry Street, you'll experience a straightforward local journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. Since it’s a quick trip, you won’t need an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility to explore either end of the route. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a glimpse into local New Hampshire life.

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

6.6 miles from Hudson, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 13.3-mile stretch, with 0% highway share. The route primarily utilizes Pleasant Street, Highland Street, and Derry Street, indicating a more intimate, town-focused experience rather than open highway cruising. Since there’s no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local areas. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a dynamic, albeit short, driving experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant 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 Derry Village, NH is easy. At 24m 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 Derry Village, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pleasant Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highland Street Unavailable Refreshing
Derry Street Unavailable Refreshing
Derry Road Unavailable Refreshing
Nashua Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Broadway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Pleasant Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Derry Village, NH.

1

Start on Ferry Street

0.2 mi · 35 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 Derry Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Derry Street
5

Continue on Derry Road

3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
6

Continue on Nashua Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · Nashua Road
7

Continue on West Broadway

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway
8

Turn right

161 ft · 12 sec
9

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given this is a quick 24-minute journey of only 13.3 miles, you have the luxury of flexibility. There are no designated stops, and the drive is too short to warrant splitting. Aim to depart mid-morning to avoid any potential local rush hour. With a low fuel cost of around $2, you likely won't need to worry about refueling unless your tank is very low. Pay close attention to the numerous turns; a good tip is to familiarize yourself with the main roads – Pleasant Street, Highland Street, and Derry Street – on a map before you set off to ensure a smooth transition between them.

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 6.6 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 12m 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 13.3 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.6 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry Village, 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 13.3 miles and 24m.

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 6.6 mi from Hudson, NH · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

7 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.6 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

The final approach into Derry Village, 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 Derry Village, 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

$2.14 one way

$4.28 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.36 $4.71
premium $4.86 $2.55 $5.09
diesel $5.61 $2.94 $5.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hudson, NH

Afternoon in Hudson on Tuesday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Afternoon in Derry Village on Tuesday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

24m 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 Derry Village, NH covers 13.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Highland Street, Derry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.14 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 Derry Village, NH is easy. At 24m 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 Derry Village, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hudson, NH to Derry Village, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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