Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Hudson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Spanning 39 miles, this straightforward trek between East Concord and Hudson, NH, is a quick journey that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the one-way transit. Navigating through the heart of New Hampshire, the route keeps you within the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without the need for complex planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32.7 mi | 40m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 32.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
1.4 mi
·
1 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
35.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward NH 130: Hollis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
6
36 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bedford, NH
20 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, favoring surface streets over long highway stretches. You will primarily navigate via Mountain Road and West Portsmouth Street before transitioning onto I-93 South. With a highway share of 0%, the experience is focused on local maneuvering rather than sustained high-speed interstate cruising. Expect a hands-on driving experience where your attention remains on local turns and road transitions. The route offers a consistent pace, lacking any exceptionally long uninterrupted stretches, which keeps the drive engaging from start to finish.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 12 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
384 ft
145 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
371 ft
Highest Point
384 ft
~8.4 mi in
Elevation Range
240 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Concord, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Merrimack.
Nashua
14 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 293
Merrimack
22.2 mi in
|
~28m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hudson, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hudson, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
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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