How far is Epping, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Epping, NH to Hudson, NH is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
39.06 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.21 mi
42.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.21 mi
Kilometers
42.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.06 mi
Kilometers
62.86 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
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epping
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM 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
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Epping
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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Epping
19.5 mi
00h 23m
To Hudson
19.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    68 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1010 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Calef Highway

    1150 ft · 24 sec · Calef Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  10. 10

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nashua Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nashua Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Derry Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Derry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Chase Street

    118 m · 14 sec · Chase Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto School Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    159 m · 18 sec · Ferry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Epping 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
20.9 mi · 54%
Nashua Road
4.74 mi · 12%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 11%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 10%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 5%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 23m from Epping
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Epping and Slight 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 Epping to Hudson?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Epping and 19.6 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Epping and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).

Epping

#1 Epping

Town in the U.

Population7,070
Coordinates43.0334200, -71.0742300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-71.07409, 43.033186)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Epping and Hudson. The current time is 22:33:35.

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.