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Trip from Moultonborough, NH to Hudson, NH

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Drive Time

2h

Distance

86.1 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Moultonborough, NH, NH

Moultonborough, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Hudson, NH, NH

Hudson, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Moultonborough, NH to Hudson, NH covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.86 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

43.1 miles from Moultonborough, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Moultonborough, NH to Hudson, NH covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 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 18.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 86.1 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 18.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

8
18.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
6
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 293 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua

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

Toward Merrimack, Nashua
6
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NH 130 East: Nashua

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Moultonborough, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua and Merrimack.

Concord

18.9 mi in | ~35m

Nashua

61.1 mi in | ~1h 23m | via I 293

Merrimack

69.3 mi in | ~1h 34m | via Everett Turnpike

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 32.7 mi 40m
Styles Bridges Highway 15.7 mi 17m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 15.4 mi 17m
NH 104 8.5 mi 13m
Whittier Highway 6.3 mi 13m
Whittier Street 3.1 mi 6m
Daniel Webster Highway 0.9 mi 2m
Broad Street 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 32.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 25

6.3 mi · 13 min · Whittier Highway
2

Continue on NH 25

3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Continue on NH 25

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Turn slight right onto NH 104

8.3 mi · 12 min · NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on NH 104

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NH 104
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 93

15 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway
9

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
10

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
11

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293

8.2 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike

14 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward NH 130: Hollis
16

Keep slight left at fork

241 ft · 7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
17

Turn left onto NH 130

0.8 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
18

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Amherst Street
19

Continue on Lowell Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A

0.4 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
21

Continue on NH 101A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
22

Continue on NH 111

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Ferry Street
23

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 43.1 miles from Moultonborough, NH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Moultonborough, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Moultonborough, NH

This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moultonborough, 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 Everett Turnpike for about 32.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.1 mi from Moultonborough, NH · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

43 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Moultonborough, 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

$13.86 one way

$27.72 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.25 $30.50
premium $4.86 $16.49 $32.98
diesel $5.61 $19.01 $38.02

Estimated Tolls: $2.28

Everett Turnpike (13.6 mi) $0.95
Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76
Everett Turnpike (8.2 mi) $0.57

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

$14

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Moultonborough, NH

Afternoon in Moultonborough on Tuesday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hudson, NH

Afternoon in Hudson on Tuesday

Local time

2:59 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

4 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

2h 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 Moultonborough, NH to Hudson, NH covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Moultonborough, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.86 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 12 significant decision points across 86.1 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 18.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moultonborough, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua and Merrimack.

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