Origin
Northwood, NH
Afternoon in Northwood on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood, NH to Hudson, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Northwood, NH to Hudson, NH covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Nashua Road, Alan B Shepard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 42.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 43 / Mountain Avenue.
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 42.4 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 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
32.1 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
32.6 mi into trip
|
~52m 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 Northwood, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
24.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via I 93
Londonderry
32.1 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Nashua Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NH 43
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on NH 43
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain View Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
5
Turn slight left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
7
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
8
Turn left onto NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
9
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
10
Continue on NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge onto NH 101
7.7 mi
·
9 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Northwood, NH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Northwood, 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
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
21 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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Northwood, NH to Hudson, NH covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Nashua Road, Alan B Shepard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Northwood, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 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 42.4 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 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Northwood, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
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