How far is Greenland, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Greenland, NH to Hudson, NH is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
52.84 mi
01h 12m
Flight
35.99 mi
57.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.84 mi
Kilometers
85.03 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Greenland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenland
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenland
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
Plaistow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Greenland
26.4 mi
00h 36m
To Hudson
26.5 mi
00h 36m

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 to 10 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 Greenland and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    76 m · 15 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1732 ft · 52 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greenland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenland Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1743 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1573 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    137 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Street

    633 ft · 20 sec · Ferry Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenland 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 31%
Blue Star Turnpike
13.9 mi · 26%
I 93 North
6.24 mi · 12%
Central Street
4.73 mi · 9%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 6%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaistow
00h 36m from Greenland
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenland 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 Greenland to Hudson?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Plaistow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Greenland and 26.5 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plaistow

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

7 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

15 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

20 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenland and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 35.99 mi (57.92 km).

Greenland

#1 Greenland

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

Population4,114
Coordinates43.0362000, -70.8328300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenland (-70.83283, 43.0362)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 Greenland and Hudson. The current time is 22:26:03.

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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.