Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsfield, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Pittsfield, NH to Hudson, NH covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Pittsfield, NH to Hudson, NH covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsfield, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village, Nashua and Merrimack.
Hooksett Village
Nashua
Merrimack
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 22.8 mi | 29m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield, NH and Hudson, NH.
Start on NH 107
Turn right onto Depot Street
Continue on Elm Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Concord Hill Road
Turn right onto Crescent Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Loudon Road
Turn left onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
Continue on US 3; NH 28
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Turn left onto NH 3A
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto NH 130
At end of road, turn right onto 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
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Pittsfield, NH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Pittsfield, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.92 | $17.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pittsfield on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Hudson on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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