How far is Bow, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Bow, NH to Hudson, NH is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.12 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.97 mi
41.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.97 mi
Kilometers
41.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.12 mi
Kilometers
58.13 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sat, May 2, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bow
Sat, May 2, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bow
2026-05-02T14:37
Arrive Hudson
Sat, May 2, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Bow
18.1 mi
00h 21m
To Hudson
18 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bow and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bow and Hudson.

  1. 1

    Start on White Rock Hill Road

    51 m · 11 sec · White Rock Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

    68 m · 14 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bow Center Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Logging Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    829 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  17. 17

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi · 81%
Bow Center Road
1.82 mi · 5%
Logging Hill Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 2%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 21m from Bow
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bow and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bow to Hudson?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Bow and 18 miles from Hudson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bow and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bow and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 25.97 mi (41.79 km).

Bow

#1 Bow

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Population8,063
Coordinates43.1320300, -71.5492400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: White Rock Hill Road (-71.549321, 43.132031)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bow and Hudson. The current time is 14:37:05.

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.