How far is Canaan, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Hudson, NH is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
82.19 mi
02h 07m
Flight
67.45 mi
108.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.45 mi
Kilometers
108.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.19 mi
Kilometers
132.27 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Canaan
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canaan
2026-04-15T05:08
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canaan
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Canaan
41.1 mi
01h 03m
To Hudson
41.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Canaan and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canaan Street

    126 m · 19 sec · Canaan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1097 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4

  6. 6

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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  27. 27

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 40%
U.S. Route 4
13 mi · 16%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 13%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 7%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 7%
High Street
5.02 mi · 6%
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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
01h 03m from Canaan
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Canaan 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 Canaan to Hudson?

The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Canaan and 41.1 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Canaan and Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 67.45 mi (108.55 km).

Canaan

#1 Canaan

Town in New Hamsphire

Population3,917
Coordinates43.6475700, -72.0117500
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 Canaan and Hudson. The current time is 05:08:34.

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.