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Trip from Hudson, NH to New Boston, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

New Boston, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 23.6-mile trek from Hudson to New Boston, New Hampshire, is an efficient way to navigate the region. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Milford Road, Amherst Street, and South Main Street to complete the journey. With a total estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a budget-friendly option for those looking to traverse these two New Hampshire towns. Because this is a local transit route, you have total flexibility in your departure time to suit your schedule. Consider this a straightforward, practical link between two points in the Granite State.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features zero highway miles, you will navigate local infrastructure entirely, keeping your speed steady and your focus on the road ahead. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 6.1-mile stretch along Milford Road, which provides the most consistent driving experience of the trip. The character of the drive is defined by frequent transitions between local streets, so expect a more hands-on experience than a typical highway commute. It is a technical, winding path that requires you to stay alert as you maneuver through the local landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Milford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Library Street

Turn right onto Library 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.
5
12.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | NH 13; NH 101A / Union Square

At end of road, turn right onto NH 13; NH 101A / Union Square

Navigation decision point

5
23.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | Old Coach Road

Turn sharp left onto Old Coach Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Milford Road 6.1 mi 12m
Amherst Street 4.9 mi 11m
South Main Street 4.8 mi 9m
Mont Vernon Road 3.6 mi 6m
Mont Vernon Street 2.4 mi 4m
Bridge Street 0.6 mi 1m
Canal Street 0.6 mi 1m
Ferry Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Milford Road — 6.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and New Boston, 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

4.9 mi · 11 min · Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on NH 101A

6.1 mi · 12 min · Milford Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto NH 13; NH 101A

290 ft · 5 sec · Union Square
12

Turn straight onto NH 13

222 ft · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road
13

Continue on NH 13

2.4 mi · 4 min · Mont Vernon Street
14

Continue on NH 13

4.8 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
15

Continue on NH 13

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mont Vernon Road
16

Turn sharp left onto Old Coach Road

221 ft · 7 sec · Old Coach Road
17

Arrive at destination

Old Coach Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.18 $8.36
premium $4.86 $4.52 $9.04
diesel $5.61 $5.21 $10.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hudson, NH

Afternoon in Hudson on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Boston, NH

Afternoon in New Boston on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

50m 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 New Boston, NH covers 23.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milford Road, Amherst Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.80 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 is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hudson, NH to New Boston, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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