How far is Barnstead, NH from Hudson, NH?
The driving distance from Barnstead, NH to Hudson, NH is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnstead and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstead and Hudson.
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Start on Parade Road
2258 ft · 1 min · Parade Road
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Continue on Parade Road
53 m · 12 sec · Parade Road
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Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Pinewood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road
1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road
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Continue on Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
128 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2636 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 93 South
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstead and Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barnstead and Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnstead to Hudson?
The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Barnstead and 24.5 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barnstead and Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Hooksett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnstead and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 40.02 mi (64.4 km).
#1 Barnstead
City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,777 |
| Coordinates | 43.3339700, -71.2928400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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