How far is Hooksett, NH from Hudson, NH?
The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Hudson, NH is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hooksett and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett and Hudson.
-
1
Start on Rosedale Street
5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street
-
2
Continue on Riverside Street
1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street
-
3
Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
-
4
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road
-
5
Take the ramp right
128 m · 11 sec
-
6
Keep slight left
2636 ft · 1 min
-
7
Continue on I 93 South
1211 ft · 30 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
1279 ft · 31 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
73 m · 8 sec
-
13
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
-
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
-
15
Continue on Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
-
17
Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
-
18
Continue on Ferry Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooksett 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.
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hooksett 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 Hooksett to Hudson?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Hooksett and 13.9 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hooksett and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack
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 East Merrimack.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 22.97 mi (36.97 km).
#1 Hooksett
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,703 |
| Coordinates | 43.0967500, -71.4650700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.