How far is Candia, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Candia, NH to Hudson, NH is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
29.3 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.15 mi
37.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.15 mi
Kilometers
37.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.3 mi
Kilometers
47.16 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sun, Apr 12, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Candia
Sun, Apr 12, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Candia
2026-04-11T23:39
Arrive Hudson
Sun, Apr 12, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Candia
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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Candia
14.7 mi
00h 23m
To Hudson
14.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Candia and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 47 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  2. 2

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1235 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Candia Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    530 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    51 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nashua Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nashua Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Derry Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Derry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Chase Street

    118 m · 14 sec · Chase Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto School Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    159 m · 18 sec · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Candia and Hudson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Candia Road
9.87 mi · 34%
Nashua Road
4.74 mi · 16%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 15%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 13%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Candia Road

Merge slight left

7.74 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 23m from Candia
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Candia 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 Candia to Hudson?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Candia and 14.7 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 23.15 mi (37.26 km).

Candia

#1 Candia

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

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 Candia and Hudson. The current time is 23:39:41.

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.