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Trip from Newton, 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

54m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Newton, NH, NH

Newton, NH

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Downtown Hudson, NH, NH

Hudson, NH

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Trip Overview

Newton, NH to Hudson, NH is 33 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 93 and Central Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local road travel. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick connection between these two communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 5.9 mi 6m
Central Street 4.7 mi 9m
Haverhill Road 3.4 mi 5m
Loop Connector 3.3 mi 4m
Newton Road 3 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.7 mi 5m
I 495 2.4 mi 2m
River Street 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 5.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, NH and Hudson, NH.

1

Start on Highland Street

55 ft · 2 sec · Highland Street
2

Turn right onto NH 108

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on NH 108

3.0 mi · 6 min · Newton Road
4

Turn straight onto MA 110

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kenoza Avenue
5

At end of road, turn left onto MA 110; MA 125

472 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
6

Turn right onto MA 110

0.3 mi · 32 sec · White Street
7

Continue on MA 110

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Emerson Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto MA 110; MA 113

236 ft · 6 sec · Washington Square
9

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Washington Street
10

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

218 ft · 5 sec · Washington Street
11

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
13

Merge onto I 495

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 495
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 105 Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on MA 213

3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
17

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 93

4.2 mi · 4 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

450 ft · 12 sec
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto NH 111

2.0 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on Haverhill Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Haverhill Road
23

Continue on NH 111

4.2 mi · 8 min · Central Street
24

Continue on NH 3A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Central Street
25

Turn slight right onto NH 111

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ferry Street
26

Arrive at destination

NH 111

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, MA

17 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

Nashua, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Newton, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square

At end of road, turn right onto MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square

Navigation decision point

8
12.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 105 Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Ma...
5
16.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 1B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
8
22.4 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
9
22.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.31 one way

$10.62 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.85 $11.69
premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.64
diesel $5.61 $7.29 $14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newton, NH

Night in Newton on Saturday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hudson, NH

Night in Hudson on Saturday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Lawrence, MA

17 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

20 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

54m 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 surface roads, with about 25% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on I 93, covering 5.9 miles. After exiting the interstate, you'll transition to Central Street and Haverhill Road, which are local streets. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and traffic signals once you leave the highway.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on I 93.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newton, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Salem.

Salem New Hampshire

12.6 mi in | ~21m

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

12.6 mi in | ~21m

Salem

22.4 mi in | ~34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hudson, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 7.4 miles (MA 110; MA 113 / Washington Square): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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