How far is Hudson, MA from Contoocook, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Contoocook, NH is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
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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 43m.
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 Hudson and Contoocook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Contoocook.
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Start on the route
70 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
960 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
13 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
75 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Hudson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hudson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1021 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1896 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westford
1388 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
156 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
985 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Depot Street
1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Depot Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Tyngsboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Tyngsboro Road
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Continue on Swan Road
2730 ft · 57 sec · Swan Road
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Continue on Westford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Westford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire, Manchester New Hampshire
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 127: Contoocook, West Hopkinton
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 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 Hudson and Contoocook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 3 North
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Contoocook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Contoocook?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 38 miles from Hudson and 38 miles from Contoocook.
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 18.1 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 $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Contoocook.
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 Hudson and Contoocook. Straight-line distance: 57.85 mi (93.1 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Contoocook
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 43.2220200, -71.7139700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Contoocook (-71.71397, 43.22202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $14.34 | $28.69 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
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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