Origin
Hudson, NH
Evening in Hudson on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Greenland, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
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Greenland, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hudson, NH to Greenland, NH covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Blue Star Turnpike, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 54.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Blue Star Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Blue Star Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
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 54.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
16 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
7
20 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5B
Toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
6
44 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
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 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
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 Greenland, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Portsmouth.
Haverhill
16 mi in
|
~25m
Salisbury
20 mi in
|
~31m
Portsmouth
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| I 93 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Greenland Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Greenland, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ferry Street
2
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Burnham Road
3
Turn left onto NH 111
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Street
4
Continue on NH 111
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
5
Continue on NH 111
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Indian Rock Road
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 48
Toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
9
Merge onto MA 213
250 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Connector
Exit 1A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
10
Continue on MA 213
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
Exit 48
Toward MA 213 East: Methuen
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
12
Merge onto I 495
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 3
Toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
17
Turn left onto NH 33
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenland Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto NH 151
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Portsmouth Avenue
160 ft
·
9 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
20
Turn left onto Church Lane
249 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Church Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Hudson, NH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27.1 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenland, NH
The final approach into Greenland, 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
$8.73 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Blue Star Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Greenland, NH
Evening in Greenland on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
19 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 15m 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 Greenland, NH covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Blue Star Turnpike, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.73 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 54.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hudson, NH and Greenland, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Portsmouth.
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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