Origin
Northfield, NH
Late night in Northfield on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, NH to Hudson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Northfield, NH to Hudson, NH covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and Senator Styles Bridges Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Senator Styles Bridges Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.1 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 26.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
28 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
36.2 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
5
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward NH 130: Hollis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
6
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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 Northfield, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Merrimack.
Nashua
28 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 293
Merrimack
36.2 mi in
|
~44m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32.7 mi | 40m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 32.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sargent Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sargent Street
3
Turn right onto NH 132
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Park Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 93 South
5
Merge onto I 93
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
13
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
14
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
16
Continue on Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
18
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
19
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ferry Street
20
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Northfield, NH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Northfield, 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
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
27 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 10m 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 Northfield, NH to Hudson, NH covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Styles Bridges Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Northfield, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.55 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 53.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 26.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Northfield, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Merrimack.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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