Origin
Hudson, NH
Night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Chester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the New Hampshire countryside, the 17.7-mile trek from Hudson to Chester serves as a straightforward local connection. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel will cover the journey, which relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates. Because this route is located entirely within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is a practical, no-frills route that is perfect for those who prefer local backroads over the monotony of major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derry Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Chester Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| West Broadway | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Derry Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highland Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Derry Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ferry Street
2
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn left onto Highland Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Highland Street
4
Turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
5
Continue on NH 102
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on NH 102
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NH 102
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway
8
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
10
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
11
Turn left onto NH 121
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chester Street
12
Turn left
499 ft
·
36 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Highland Street
Turn left onto Highland Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street
Turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Chester, NH
Night in Chester on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy experience as you navigate your way toward Chester. Since this drive features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local streets for the duration of your trip. You will spend the bulk of your time moving through town roads, with Derry Road serving as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 6 miles. Expect a technical driving experience where your focus remains on the road rather than cruising at high speeds. The route transitions across Derry Road, Nashua Road, and Chester Road, providing a steady pace that avoids the congestion often found on larger transit corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Derry Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Highland Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Derry Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Highland Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chester, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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