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Somersworth, NH
Late night in Somersworth on Saturday
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Trip from Somersworth, 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 33m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Hudson, NH covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Nashua Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 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.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Somersworth, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Hudson, NH covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m, 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 28 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 20.3 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 early in the drive near NH 9; NH 236 / High Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (NH 9; NH 236 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 9; NH 236 / High Street
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 236 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8W
Toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
8
43.2 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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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
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 Somersworth, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
43.2 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via I 93
Londonderry
50.7 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Nashua Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on Highland Street
9 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 236
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NH 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 8W
Toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto NH 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
9
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
10
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
14
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
19
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
21
Keep slight right at fork
168 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
22
Turn right onto NH 102
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on NH 102
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
24
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
25
Turn slight left onto NH 3A
387 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chase Street
26
Turn right onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
School Street
27
Turn right onto NH 111
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ferry Street
28
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 30.5 miles from Somersworth, NH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 13 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 49m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Somersworth, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somersworth, NH
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Somersworth, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Somersworth, NH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Somersworth, 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
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Spaulding Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
19 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 33m 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 Somersworth, NH to Hudson, NH covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Nashua Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Somersworth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.84 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 61.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (NH 9; NH 236 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Somersworth, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
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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