How far is Chesterfield, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, NH to Hudson, NH is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.61 mi
01h 48m
Flight
52.9 mi
85.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.9 mi
Kilometers
85.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.55 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sun, Apr 12, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-12T03:01
Arrive Hudson
Sun, Apr 12, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Peterborough
NH

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

From Chesterfield
30.3 mi
00h 54m
To Hudson
30.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Chesterfield Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 63

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 10

    2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 101

    54 m · 2 sec · State Route 101

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 101

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101

  9. 9

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 36 sec · Lowell Street

  23. 23

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
10.4 mi · 17%
Main Street
9.89 mi · 16%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 15%
Franklin Pierce Highway
9 mi · 15%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 7%
Peterborough Bypass
2.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peterborough
00h 54m from Chesterfield
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Hudson?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Chesterfield and 30.4 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peterborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

50 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 52.9 mi (85.14 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,644
Coordinates42.8873000, -72.4703700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 Chesterfield and Hudson. The current time is 03:01:24.

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.