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Trip from Hudson, NH to Meredith, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
76.1 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Meredith, NH
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
Hudson, NH to Meredith, NH is 76.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via Everett Turnpike and NH 104, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving north through the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway travel and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points without a lot of complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38 miles from Hudson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 30 mi | 33m |
| NH 104 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 32 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,422 veh/hr typical · worst 4,053
Quietest
2 AM
~108 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Meredith, 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 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Use 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Main Street
270 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left
120 ft
·
8 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1 hour 40 minute drive, you can easily complete it in a single day. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any potential commuter traffic. You won't need to plan for significant stops, but if you feel the need to stretch your legs, consider doing so before you reach the 32-mile mark on the Everett Turnpike. The fuel cost is estimated at $14, so ensure you have enough gas before heading out. Since this is a shorter route, you have the flexibility to depart later 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 38 miles from Hudson, NH, or about 52m 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 52m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meredith, 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 76.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 32 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Hudson, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hooksett Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Northfield Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 66.7 — 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
5
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
NH 104
Turn right onto NH 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.45 one way
$26.90 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| premium | $5.29 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Origin
Hudson, NH
Afternoon in Hudson on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Meredith, NH
Afternoon in Meredith on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NE 5 mph
44% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 53% of this drive is on highways like the Everett Turnpike. You'll encounter your longest continuous highway stretch of 32 miles on the Everett Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mixed driving experience, moving from faster highway speeds to more typical surface road cruising as you approach Meredith. The density of exits will likely decrease as you move off the main turnpike.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 Effort
5/10
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 76.1 miles you will encounter 12 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
770 ft
150 ft
Total Climb
775 ft
Total Descent
416 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~65.2 mi in
Elevation Range
621 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.
On the drive from Hudson, NH to Meredith, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
New Hampton
66.4 mi in
|
~1h 23m
About the Cities
Starting in Hudson, NH
Full guide →Founded 1673
Hudson is a town in southern New Hampshire on the Massachusetts border. It is part of the historic Merrimack Valley region of south-central New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts.
Arriving in Meredith, NH
Full guide →Meredith is in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Meredith, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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