Origin
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Hudson, 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
29m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
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Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This 15-mile drive from Salem, NH to Hudson, NH is a quick, local journey that can easily be completed in about 29 minutes. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost of an estimated $2, it's perfect as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes Central Street, Haverhill Road, and Indian Rock Road, offering a straightforward path through the Northeast region. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip; it's more about connecting two points within New Hampshire. The overall feel is that of a typical local commute, making it ideal for those seeking a simple transit between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Street | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Range Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Street
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 97
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NH 28
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Range Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Range Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NH 111
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NH 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
8
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Street
9
Continue on NH 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
10
Turn slight right onto NH 111
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ferry Street
11
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 97 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 97 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NH 28 / North Broadway
Turn right onto NH 28 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Range Road
Turn left onto Range Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NH 111 / Range Road
Turn left onto NH 111 / Range Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 4.7 miles along Central Street. As you transition through Haverhill Road and Indian Rock Road, the character remains consistently local, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and varying speed limits rather than long, open stretches. This drive feels more like navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares than a traditional highway journey, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Central Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near NH 97 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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: near the start (NH 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NH 28 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Range Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Salem, NH
Full guide →Salem is a city in 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 29m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 4.7 miles on Central Street. 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: near the start (NH 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NH 28 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Range Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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