Origin
Jaffrey, NH
Late night in Jaffrey on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jaffrey, NH to Hudson, NH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jaffrey, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Jaffrey, NH to Hudson, NH covers 36.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gibbons Highway, NH 101A, State Route 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Gibbons Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Gibbons Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 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 early in the drive near Blake 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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Blake Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (NH 101; US 202 / Wilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Blake Street
Turn left onto Blake Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 101; US 202 / Wilton Road
Turn right onto NH 101; US 202 / Wilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NH 101A
Turn right onto NH 101A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jaffrey, NH to Hudson, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
25.7 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbons Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| NH 101A | 8.9 mi | 18m |
| State Route 101 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Wilton Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Jaffrey Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Peterborough Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Gibbons Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jaffrey, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Blake Street
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Blake Street
3
Continue on US 202
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Peterborough Street
4
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jaffrey Road
5
Continue on US 202
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grove Street
6
Turn right onto NH 101; US 202
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NH 101
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Gibbons Highway
8
Continue on NH 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
9
Turn right onto NH 101
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 101
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
11
Keep slight left at fork
223 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn right onto NH 101A
8.9 mi
·
18 min
·
NH 101A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
15
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ferry Street
17
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Jaffrey, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Jaffrey, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hudson, NH
The final approach into Hudson, 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
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
28°F
Greenville, NH
18 mi in
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
3 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 6m 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 Jaffrey, NH to Hudson, NH covers 36.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gibbons Highway, NH 101A, State Route 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Jaffrey, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Blake Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (NH 101; US 202 / Wilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jaffrey, NH to Hudson, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
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