Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hampstead, NH
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The drive from Hudson, NH to Hampstead, NH covers 17.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Haverhill Road, State Route 111, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Haverhill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NH 111 / Central Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hudson, NH to Hampstead, NH is easy. At 33m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (West Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NH 111 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 111 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Ferry Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Range Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Hampstead, NH.
Start on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn left onto NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn left onto West Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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