How far is Bristol, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Bristol, NH to Hudson, NH is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.79 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.02 mi
94.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.79 mi
Kilometers
117.15 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-11T21:50
Arrive Hudson
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Bristol
36.4 mi
00h 47m
To Hudson
36.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 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 · 36 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 Bristol 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 45%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 22%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 21%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 6%
New Hampshire Highway 104
1.09 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 47m from Bristol
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Bristol and 36.4 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.99 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,156
Coordinates43.5911900, -71.7367500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-71.73675, 43.59119)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Hudson. The current time is 21:50:41.

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.