How far is Hudson, MA from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Nashua, NH is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Nashua.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Dunstable Road
2611 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Dunstable Road
699 ft · 13 sec
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Turn sharp right onto East Dunstable Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Dunstable Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Nashua.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 Sunny near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Nashua?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Hudson and 16.5 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
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 Westford.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.32 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.18 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
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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