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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.02 mi
64.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Barnstead
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstead
2026-04-15T00:28
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Barnstead
24.5 mi
00h 38m
To Hudson
24.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Parade Road

    2258 ft · 1 min · Parade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Parade Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Parade Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Suncook Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  12. 12

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
22.8 mi · 46%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.14 mi · 15%
Suncook Valley Road
6.16 mi · 13%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 6%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 4%
Route 28
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 38m from Barnstead
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hooksett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstead and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 40.02 mi (64.4 km).

Barnstead

#1 Barnstead

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,777
Coordinates43.3339700, -71.2928400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnstead (-71.29284, 43.33397)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnstead and Hudson. The current time is 00:28:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.