How far is Hudson, NH from Atkinson, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.19 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.69 mi
25.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.69 mi
Kilometers
25.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.19 mi
Kilometers
30.88 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Atkinson
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Windham
NH

City in New Hampshire

From Hudson
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To Atkinson
9.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Burnham Road

    1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 111

    4.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 111

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stage Road

    1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Leroy Avenue

    715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Atkinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 111
4.18 mi · 22%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 18%
Central Street
3.18 mi · 17%
Indian Rock Road
2.32 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.1 mi · 11%
Salem Road
1.78 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

State Route 111

Continue on State Route 111

4.18 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 18m from Hudson
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Atkinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Atkinson?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Hudson and 9.6 miles from Atkinson.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Atkinson.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

16 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

18 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

31 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 15.69 mi (25.25 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Atkinson

#2 Atkinson

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population7,163
Coordinates42.8384200, -71.1470000
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Atkinson. The current time is 00:20:08.

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.