Origin
Hudson, NH
Afternoon in Hudson on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Lancaster, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
137.2 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lancaster, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Hudson, NH to Lancaster, NH covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.6 miles from Hudson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 137.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Hudson, NH to Lancaster, NH covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Library Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Library Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Library Street
Turn right onto Library Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 3A / Chase Street
Turn right onto NH 3A / Chase Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
109.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 65.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| US 3 | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Prospect Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| US Route 3 North | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Twin Mountain Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lancaster Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Lancaster, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
319 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
2
Turn right onto Library Street
369 ft
·
11 sec
·
Library Street
3
Turn right onto School Street
412 ft
·
22 sec
·
School Street
4
Turn right onto NH 3A
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Street
5
Turn straight onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ferry Street
6
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
510 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto NH 101A
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
15
Continue on I 93
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
16
Continue on I 93
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
17
Take the exit onto US 3
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 3
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on US 3
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 3
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Twin Mountain Road
20
Continue on US 3; NH 142; NH 116
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
21
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lancaster Road
22
Continue on US 3
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Prospect Street
23
Continue on US 2; US 3
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 2; US 3
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 miles.
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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lancaster, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hudson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 137.2 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hudson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 65.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.6 mi from Hudson, NH · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.6 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
Arriving in Lancaster, NH
The final approach into Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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
$22.09 one way
$44.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $26.27 | $52.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)
$1.53
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.21 | $8.78 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Lancaster, NH
Afternoon in Lancaster on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m 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 Lancaster, NH covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.6 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 $22.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Library Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hudson, NH to Lancaster, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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