Drive Time
48m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from New Boston, NH to Hudson, NH covers 23.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nashua Street, Amherst Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Nashua Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 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
11.7 miles from New Boston, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 3 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 (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 13 / Mont Vernon Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua Street | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Amherst Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Mont Vernon Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Mont Vernon Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Hudson, NH.
Start on Old Coach Road
Turn right onto NH 13
Continue on NH 13
Continue on NH 13
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 13
Turn slight right onto NH 13
Turn slight left onto NH 13
Continue on NH 101A
Continue on NH 101A
Continue on Lowell Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
Continue on NH 101A
Continue on NH 111
Arrive at destination
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.
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 23.3 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Boston, 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 New Boston, NH
This is one driving day of about 23.3 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from New Boston, NH · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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.
A short stop after about 23.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from New Boston, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in New Boston on Saturday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
12 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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