Origin
Rochester, NH
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, 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
1h 29m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Traveling between Rochester and Hudson, New Hampshire, covers a 59.5-mile distance that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the fatigue of the road. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Because you will be navigating through the Northeast, you’ll find this route moves entirely within the state of New Hampshire. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two communities, offering a practical alternative to longer interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Calef Highway | 17.3 mi | 27m |
| Nashua Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Museum Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Museum Way
3
Turn right onto NH 125
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbus Avenue
4
Continue on NH 125
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
5
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
7
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
12
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
14
Keep slight right at fork
168 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
15
Turn right onto NH 102
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on NH 102
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
17
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
18
Turn slight left onto NH 3A
387 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chase Street
19
Turn right onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
School Street
20
Turn right onto NH 111
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ferry Street
21
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Rochester, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Museum Way
Turn right onto Museum Way
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
6
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
12:23 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
13 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 29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating local roads like Museum Way, Columbus Avenue, and Gonic Road, which demand your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. Because there are no highway segments, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires shifting and steering through local turns. It is a grounded, steady trek that favors patience over speed.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Museum Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.5 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: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rochester, NH and Hudson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
41.6 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 93
Londonderry
49.1 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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