Origin
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to Pelham, 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
18m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Pelham, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 8.3-mile drive from Hudson, NH to Pelham, NH takes about 18 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a low $1, so you won't break the bank on gas. Since it's a brief journey within the Northeast region of New Hampshire, it's ideal as a single-day excursion or even just a segment of a larger exploration. You'll be navigating primarily on Kimball Hill Road, Mammoth Road, and Nashua Road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mammoth Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Nashua Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Keyes Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Burnham Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kimball Hill Road
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Pelham, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ferry Street
2
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Burnham Road
3
Turn left onto NH 111
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto Kimball Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kimball Hill Road
5
Continue on Keyes Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Keyes Hill Road
6
Turn right onto NH 128
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mammoth Road
7
Turn left onto Nashua Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Nashua Road
8
Arrive at destination
Nashua Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 111 / Central Street
Turn left onto NH 111 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Kimball Hill Road
Turn right onto Kimball Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Turn right onto NH 128 / Mammoth Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Nashua Road
Turn left onto Nashua Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Pelham, NH
Late night in Pelham on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
18m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles along Kimball Hill Road. Expect a more engaging driving experience with frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. This local road feel means you'll likely be passing through residential areas and local business districts as you make your way between towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Kimball Hill 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 1.4 miles in near NH 111 / Central 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Kimball Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (NH 128 / Mammoth Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
382 ft
150 ft
Total Climb
279 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
382 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
231 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 2.3 miles on Kimball Hill 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 1.4 miles (NH 111 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Kimball Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (NH 128 / Mammoth Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pelham, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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