Origin
Hudson, NH
Afternoon in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Hampton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
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
Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hudson, NH to Hampton, NH covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Burnham Road, Central Street, Haverhill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burnham Road | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Haverhill Road | — | — |
| Indian Rock Road | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| MA 213 East | — | — |
| Loop Connector | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Burnham Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Hampton, NH.
1
Start on Ferry Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ferry Street
2
Continue on Burnham Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Burnham Road
3
Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
5
Continue on Indian Rock Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Indian Rock Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South
7
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
9
Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Connector
10
Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
12
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
13
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
15
Keep slight right
449 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
17
Turn left onto Lafayette Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lafayette Road
18
Turn left
387 ft
·
31 sec
19
Turn left
66 ft
·
12 sec
20
Turn left
259 ft
·
19 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.9 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hampton, NH
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43.9 mi in 1h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Burnham Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hudson, NH to Hampton, NH is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Hampton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hudson, NH to Hampton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, NH before heading back.
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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