How far is Hudson, NH from Auburn, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Auburn, NH is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
24.58 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.2 mi
27.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.2 mi
Kilometers
27.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-15T03:31
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Hudson
12.3 mi
00h 20m
To Auburn
12.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    974 ft · 35 sec · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    92 m · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    640 ft · 25 sec · Highland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Derry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Derry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Derry Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Nashua Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Nashua Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Chester

    1710 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hooksett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 23%
Nashua Road
4.97 mi · 20%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 15%
NH 101 East
3.6 mi · 15%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 9%
Hooksett Road
1.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alan B Shepard Highway

Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

5.69 mi · 00h 07m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 20m from Hudson
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Hudson and 12.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 17.2 mi (27.68 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Auburn

Town in the U.

Population5,626
Coordinates43.0045300, -71.3484000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Auburn (-71.3484, 43.00453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Auburn. The current time is 03:31:14.

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.