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Trip from Hudson, NH to Nottingham, 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

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
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.

Downtown Hudson, NH, NH

Hudson, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Nottingham, NH, NH

Nottingham, NH

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

The drive from Hudson, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 41.6 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 NH 101, Alan B Shepard Highway, Nashua Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.6 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 (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Hudson, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

468 ft 152 ft

Total Climb

479 ft

Total Descent

378 ft

Highest Point

468 ft

~26.7 mi in

Elevation Range

317 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

7
10 mi into trip | ~19m in

Turn left toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
7
19.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | NH 101

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
33.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

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 5 Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
6
34.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtu...
6
35.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | NH 27; NH 107

Turn left onto NH 27; NH 107

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

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 Nottingham, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast, Fremont and Pawtuckaway State Park.

Concord

10 mi in | ~19m

Seacoast

19.3 mi in | ~31m | via NH 101

Fremont

33.9 mi in | ~48m

Pawtuckaway State Park

34.3 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 14.6 mi 17m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.7 mi 7m
Nashua Road 5 mi 9m
Raymond Road 4.1 mi 8m
Derry Road 3.8 mi 7m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway 2.3 mi 2m
Nottingham Road 2.1 mi 4m
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 14.6 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Nottingham, NH.

1

Start on NH 111

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Ferry Street
2

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

302 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
3

Turn left onto Highland Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Highland Street
4

Turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A

0.9 mi · 2 min · Derry Street
5

Continue on NH 102

3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
6

Continue on NH 102

5.0 mi · 9 min · Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 93

2.3 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
9

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
10

Continue on I 93

5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101

15 mi · 17 min · NH 101
Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park
14

Turn straight onto NH 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Freetown Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto NH 27; NH 107

0.1 mi · 16 sec · NH 27; NH 107
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto NH 156

2.1 mi · 4 min · Nottingham Road
17

Continue on NH 156

4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
18

Turn slight right onto Church Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Church Street
19

Turn sharp left onto NH 152

258 ft · 7 sec · Stage Road
20

Arrive at destination

NH 152

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from Hudson, NH · 33m into the drive

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

21 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

Epping, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Hudson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nottingham, NH

The final approach into Nottingham, 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

$6.70 one way

$13.39 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.37 $14.74
premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
diesel $5.61 $9.18 $18.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hudson, NH

Morning in Hudson on Saturday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nottingham, NH

Morning in Nottingham on Saturday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

15 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hudson, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 101, Alan B Shepard Highway, Nashua Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.70 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 41.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Hudson, NH and Nottingham, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast, Fremont and Pawtuckaway State Park.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 152 ft to 468 ft elevation with about 479 ft of total climbing.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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