Hudson, NH to Alton, NH is 59.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 35 minutes via Everett Turnpike and Suncook Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It's a fairly straightforward drive, suitable for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Hudson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Everett Turnpike
22.2 mi
27m
Suncook Valley Road
17.2 mi
26m
Suncook Valley Highway
7.2 mi
11m
Pinewood Road
3.2 mi
5m
Hooksett Road
2.2 mi
4m
Amherst Street
1.4 mi
3m
Route 28
1.3 mi
1m
Bridge Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Alton, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
319 ft·14 sec·Ferry Street
2
Turn right onto Library Street
369 ft·11 sec·Library Street
3
Turn right onto School Street
412 ft·22 sec·School Street
4
Turn right onto NH 3A
358 ft·12 sec·Chase Street
5
Turn straight onto NH 111
0.2 mi·37 sec·Ferry Street
6
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
7
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi·1 min·Canal Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
510 ft·23 sec·Main Street
9
Turn left onto NH 101A
1.4 mi·3 min·Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
22 mi·27 min·Everett Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi·21 sec·Everett Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Hooksett
14
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Hackett Hill Road
15
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi·43 sec·West River Road
16
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Riverside Street
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
18
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·College Park Drive
19
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi·4 min·Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi·31 sec·Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi·5 min·Pinewood Road
22
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Route 28
23
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi·6 min·Suncook Valley Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft·5 sec·Suncook Valley Highway
25
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi·2 min·Suncook Valley Highway
26
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi·6 min·Suncook Valley Road
27
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi·30 sec·Suncook Valley Highway
28
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi·2 min·Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Suncook Valley Highway
30
Continue on NH 28
12 mi·18 min·Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
31
Enter roundabout onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.2 mi·31 sec·NH 11; NH 28A
32
Continue on NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi·43 sec·NH 11; NH 28A
33
Turn left
336 ft·24 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 35-minute duration, this is easily a same-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. While there are no specific stops noted, keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is around $10, so you should be able to complete the journey on a single tank, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. The longest stretch on the Everett Turnpike is over 22 miles, so plan your own brief pause before or after that segment if needed.
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 29.8 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alton, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hudson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hudson, NH
This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Hudson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Library Street
Turn right onto Library Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 3A / Chase Street
Turn right onto NH 3A / Chase Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip|~5m in|NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.2 mi into trip|~41m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.9 mi into trip|~43m in|US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.22 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.57
$21.15
premium
$4.86
$11.43
$22.86
diesel
$5.61
$13.18
$26.36
Estimated Tolls: $1.53
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)$1.53
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
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 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
17.9
0
$6.27
$2.87
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.22
$2.39
EV Truck/SUV
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hudson, NH
Late night
in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alton, NH
Late night
in Alton on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant stretch on the Everett Turnpike, including a 22.2-mile segment without major interruptions. As you transition to Suncook Valley Road and Suncook Valley Highway, expect the character to shift from faster-paced highway travel to more localized road conditions. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient travel and more community-focused driving.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Library Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Library Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hudson, NH to Alton, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
Hooksett
25.8 mi in|~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.53 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 Alton, 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 0.1 miles (Library Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alton, NH before heading back.
