Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Stratham Station, NH
James Mirakian
Hudson, NH to Stratham Station, NH is 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m via NH 101 and Alan B Shepard Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and surface road driving. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single-day trip with minimal planning. Consider this route if you need a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 27 mi | 31m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Nashua Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Derry Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,555 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~227 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 43 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and Stratham Station, NH.
Start on NH 111
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Highland Street
Turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Turn left
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NH 108
Enter roundabout onto NH 33
Continue on NH 33
Turn left onto Depot Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| premium | $5.29 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hudson on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Stratham Station on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is about half highway, with 53% of the total 51.3 miles on faster roads like NH 101 and the Alan B Shepard Highway. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway driving for 27 miles on NH 101. Expect a transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you get closer to your destination. The profile is mixed, so be prepared for areas with more frequent exits and intersections after leaving the main highway segments.
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 10 miles in.
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 51.3 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 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
388 ft
Highest Point
381 ft
~29.3 mi in
Elevation Range
337 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hudson, NH and Stratham Station, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Seacoast and Exeter.
Concord
Seacoast
Exeter
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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