How far is Charlestown, NH from Hudson, NH?
The driving distance from Charlestown, NH to Hudson, NH is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Hudson.
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Start on Sullivan Street
75 m · 9 sec · Sullivan Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3198 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Bellows Falls Road
5 mi · 9 min · Bellows Falls Road
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on Arch Bridge
800 ft · 32 sec · Arch Bridge
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Turn left onto Rockingham Street
1890 ft · 1 min · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
1900 ft · 38 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
1479 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 5
3 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123
110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue on Vermont Route 123
1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue straight
655 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Bellows Falls Road
16.9 mi · 20 min · Bellows Falls Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10
2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 101
54 m · 2 sec · State Route 101
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 101
2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Marlboro Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Hudson.
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.
Bellows Falls Road
Continue on Bellows Falls Road
16.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown 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 Charlestown to Hudson?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Harrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Charlestown and 59.9 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisville.
Bellows Falls station
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.86 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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