How far is Contoocook, NH from Hudson, MA?
The driving distance from Contoocook, NH to Hudson, MA is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Contoocook and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Contoocook and Hudson.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Take the ramp left
902 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
22.9 mi · 29 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
1838 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Westford Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Westford Road
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Continue on Swan Road
2730 ft · 55 sec · Swan Road
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Continue on Tyngsboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Tyngsboro Road
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Continue on Depot Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Depot Street
1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1508 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Boston Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
791 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2333 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hudson Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
114 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
33 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
973 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Contoocook and Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Contoocook and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Contoocook to Hudson?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Contoocook and 37.8 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Contoocook and Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
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 Litchfield.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Contoocook and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 57.85 mi (93.1 km).
#1 Contoocook
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 43.2220200, -71.7139700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.29 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
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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