Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Candia, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
If you are planning a quick trip from Candia to Hudson, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward journey covering 29.3 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast transit. Because the route is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops. It is a highly efficient way to navigate between these two New Hampshire towns, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your daily schedule.
| 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 |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Hudson, NH.
Start on Old Deerfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43
Continue on NH 43
Turn straight onto NH 43
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
Turn slight left onto NH 3A
Turn right onto School Street
Turn right onto NH 111
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43 / Deerfield Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Candia on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Light Rain
Destination
Night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Light Rain Likely
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.
This trip is characterized by its turn-heavy, local feel rather than a monotonous interstate experience. You will spend roughly 26% of your time on highways, utilizing NH 101, Nashua Road, and the Alan B Shepard Highway to reach your destination. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 7.7 miles along NH 101. As you move away from the main highway segments, the drive shifts into more technical local roads, requiring you to stay alert through various turns and transitions.
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 0.3 miles in near NH 43 / Deerfield Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
507 ft
Highest Point
470 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
318 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Candia, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
Londonderry
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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