Origin
Hudson, NH
Morning in Hudson on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Northfield, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Northfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Hudson, NH to Northfield, NH is 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m via Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's an ideal choice for a quick day trip or an easy connection if you're already traveling in the area. You'll encounter a significant portion on major roadways, so expect efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highland Mountain Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 32 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Northfield, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 19
Toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
15
Turn left onto NH 132
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Highland Mountain Road
16
Continue on NH 132
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Park Street
17
Turn left onto Sargent Street
78 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sargent Street
18
Turn left
143 ft
·
10 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.2 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School 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.
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Northfield, NH
Morning in Northfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Manchester, NH
26 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
1 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
1h 10m 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 route is mostly highway, with 61% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32 miles on the Everett Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads like Amherst Street. Expect a good number of exits and merges as you navigate the highway segments. Once you leave the turnpike, the driving will shift to more local road conditions.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. You will hit about 11 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 52.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). 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 0.1 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northfield, 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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