Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Hudson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrimack, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Merrimack to Hudson is 8.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Daniel Webster Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience that's more about navigating town streets than open highway. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a long commitment. Consider this trip for its sheer brevity and ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Concord Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lowell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Daniel Webster Highway
— 5.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Loop Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Street
4
Turn left onto Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
6
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ferry Street
8
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Lowell Street
Turn left onto Lowell Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 101A / Canal Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 by frequent turns and local road navigation, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Daniel Webster Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent driving. As you progress, anticipate a dynamic drive that shifts between different local roads like Concord Street and Bridge Street, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections. It's less of a cruising experience and more of an engaged, in-town journey.
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: 5.2 mi on Daniel Webster Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Hudson, NH is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Lowell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Merrimack, NH
Full guide →Merrimack is a city in the Merrimack Valley 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 20m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 5.2 miles on Daniel Webster Highway. 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 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Lowell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hudson, 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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