Origin
Sandown, NH
Night in Sandown on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandown, 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
44m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandown, NH
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Hudson, NH
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Trip Overview
Sandown, NH to Hudson, NH is 21.9 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Central Street and Haverhill Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating neighborhoods than covering long distances. It’s a straightforward, quick journey perfect for a single-day excursion, offering minimal travel time and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Street | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hampstead Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 111 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Island Pond Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Central Street
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandown, NH and Hudson, NH.
1
Start on Fremont Road
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fremont Road
2
Turn slight left onto NH 121A
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Hampstead Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampstead Road
4
Turn right onto Depot Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
5
Turn left onto NH 121
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto North Salem Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Salem Road
7
Continue on Drew Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Drew Road
8
Turn left onto North Shore Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shore Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Island Pond Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Island Pond Road
10
Turn right onto NH 111
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 111
11
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on NH 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
15
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Street
16
Continue on NH 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
17
Turn slight right onto NH 111
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ferry Street
18
Arrive at destination
NH 111
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hampstead Road
Turn right onto Hampstead Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Depot Road
Turn right onto Depot Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NH 121 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 121 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Island Pond Road
At end of road, turn left onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 111 / State Route 111
Turn right onto NH 111 / State Route 111
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
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
44m 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 its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like Central Street, Haverhill Road, and Indian Rock Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Central Street. The drive will likely feel like navigating through towns and residential areas, with frequent turns and changes in speed limits rather than a consistent, high-speed journey.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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 around 0.1 miles in near Hampstead Road.
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 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hampstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). 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: at 0.1 miles (Hampstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (NH 121 / Main 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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