Origin
Milton, NH
Afternoon in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, NH to Hudson, NH
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Milton, NH to Hudson, NH covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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, Spaulding Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.00 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Milton, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Milton, NH to Hudson, NH covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m, 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 26 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 20.3 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 2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 68.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles (Exit 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, R...
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Exit 12
Take the exit onto Exit 12 toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
8
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milton, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Gonic, Boston and Londonderry.
Gonic
10.7 mi in
|
~16m
|
via Exit 12
Boston
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via I 93
Londonderry
58.4 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Calef Highway | 17.3 mi | 27m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Nashua Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Gonic Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on Dawson Street
481 ft
·
25 sec
·
Dawson Street
2
Turn left onto Mill Street
166 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn right onto NH 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
White Mountain Highway
4
Turn right onto NH 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester
6
Merge onto NH 16
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
7
Take the exit onto Exit 12
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Exit 12
Exit 12
Toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 12
443 ft
·
17 sec
·
Exit 12
9
Merge onto NH 125
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
10
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
12
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
17
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
19
Keep slight right at fork
168 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
20
Turn right onto NH 102
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on NH 102
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
22
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
23
Turn slight left onto NH 3A
387 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chase Street
24
Turn right onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
School Street
25
Turn right onto NH 111
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ferry Street
26
Arrive at destination
NH 111
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 34.4 miles from Milton, NH, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 68.7 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 53m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Milton, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Milton, NH
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milton, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Milton, NH · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Milton, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hudson, 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
$11.00 one way
$21.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.83 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Spaulding Turnpike
(8.4 mi)
$0.59
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Hudson, NH
Afternoon in Hudson on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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 42m 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 Milton, NH to Hudson, NH covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Spaulding Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Milton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.00 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 68.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles (Exit 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Milton, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Gonic, Boston and Londonderry.
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