The drive from Hudson, NH to Somersworth, NH covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Alan B Shepard Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on NH 101.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.88 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.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Hudson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 Somersworth, NH covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, 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 30 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 19.1 miles.
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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
38.4 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
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 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
8
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
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 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
9
58 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dover, Somersworth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dover, Somersworth
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 Somersworth, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast, Kingston, Madbury and Dover.
Concord
10 mi in|~19m
Seacoast
19.3 mi in|~31m|via NH 101
Kingston
38.4 mi in|~53m
Madbury
49.6 mi in|~1h 11m
Dover
58 mi in|~1h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 101
19.1 mi
22m
Calef Highway
9.7 mi
14m
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi
7m
Nashua Road
5 mi
9m
Derry Road
3.8 mi
7m
Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
5m
High Street
2.5 mi
6m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Somersworth, 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, ConcordUse 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
19 mi·22 min·NH 101
Exit 7Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 7Toward NH 125: Epping, KingstonUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi·14 min·Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft·0 sec·Concord Road
15
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi·2 min·Concord Road
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
17
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi·2 min·Turtle Pond Road
18
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi·2 min·Lee Road
19
Continue on NH 155
347 ft·7 sec·Manchester Road
20
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi·5 min·Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
209 ft·4 sec·Silver Street
22
Continue on NH 9
98 ft·2 sec·Silver Street
23
Take the ramp onto NH 9
0.2 mi·22 sec·NH 9
24
Merge onto NH 16
2.1 mi·2 min·Spaulding Turnpike
25
Take the exit
471 ft·11 sec
Exit 9Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, SomersworthUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft·13 sec
Toward Dover, SomersworthUse the right lane.
27
Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Indian Brook Drive
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on NH 9
2.5 mi·6 min·High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Highland Street
9 ft·0 sec·Highland Street
30
Arrive at destination
Highland Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.7 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somersworth, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hudson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hudson, NH
This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Hudson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Hudson, NH
· 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.77 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.88
$21.75
premium
$4.86
$11.76
$23.52
diesel
$5.61
$13.56
$27.11
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Spaulding Turnpike
(2.1 mi)$0.15
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.4
0
$6.45
$2.95
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.37
$2.46
EV Truck/SUV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Somersworth, NH
Morning
in Somersworth on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
19 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 34m 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 Somersworth, NH covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Alan B Shepard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.88 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 61.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hudson, NH and Somersworth, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast, Kingston, Madbury and Dover.
