Traveling from Hudson to Conway covers 111.7 miles of New Hampshire landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 44 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable excursion within the Northeast. You will navigate a mix of road types, transitioning from the Everett Turnpike to local highways like the Styles Bridges and Whittier highways. Whether you are heading north for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Hudson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Everett Turnpike
32 mi
39m
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi
33m
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi
22m
NH 104
8.3 mi
12m
White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi
10m
Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi
5m
Whittier Street
3.1 mi
6m
Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 32 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Conway, 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 left at fork onto I 93
10 mi·12 min·Everett Turnpike
13
Continue on I 93
17 mi·19 min·Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·46 sec·Sen Styles Bridges Highway
15
Continue on I 93
13 mi·14 min·Styles Bridges Highway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 23Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New HamptonUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto NH 104
4.7 mi·7 min·NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on NH 104
3.6 mi·5 min·NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi·2 min·Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right
138 ft·7 sec
Toward NH 25 East
21
Turn right onto NH 25
0.1 mi·12 sec·Winnipesaukee Street
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi·6 min·Whittier Street
23
Continue on NH 25
12 mi·22 min·Whittier Highway
24
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 25
25
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi·29 sec·Whittier Road
26
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi·3 min·Bear Camp Highway
27
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
0.2 mi·22 sec·Ossipee Mountain Highway
28
Turn left onto NH 113
0.4 mi·54 sec·Whittier Road
29
Turn left onto NH 113
2.0 mi·4 min·Tamworth Road
30
Turn right onto NH 113
0.4 mi·1 min·Chocorua Road
31
Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Page Hill Road
32
Turn left onto NH 16
3.3 mi·5 min·Chocorua Mtn Highway
33
Continue on NH 16
7.1 mi·10 min·White Mountain Highway
34
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
NH 16; NH 113
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 44-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the 111.7-mile journey. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 cost estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Given the mix of turnpikes and local highways, stay alert for transitions between high-speed segments and secondary roads where traffic patterns may shift quickly. Use your single planned stop to check traffic conditions on the Whittier Highway, as this will help ensure your arrival in Conway remains stress-free.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.8 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hudson, NH
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hudson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 32 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 76 — 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.
8
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
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 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
6
76 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.98 one way
$35.96 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.78
$39.57
premium
$4.86
$21.39
$42.78
diesel
$5.61
$24.66
$49.32
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Everett Turnpike
(21.9 mi)$1.53
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)$0.71
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
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.77
$4.47
EV Truck/SUV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Night
in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, NH
Night
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
4 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
2h 44m 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 trip offers a balanced driving experience, characterized as a mixed drive that shifts from high-speed corridors to more relaxed local stretches. You will spend about 37% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 32 miles on the Everett Turnpike. As you move away from the turnpike, the road profile transitions, requiring you to adapt to the changing pace of the Whittier Highway and other local roads. You should anticipate a shift in road personality as you navigate away from the more congested southern turnpike sections toward the calmer, northern parts of the state.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 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 15 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 111.7 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
665 ft172 ft
Total Climb
539 ft
Total Descent
248 ft
Highest Point
665 ft
~87.7 mi in
Elevation Range
493 ft
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 Conway, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
New Hampton
66.4 mi in|~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.24 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 Conway, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Conway, NH before heading back.
