How far is Hudson, NH from Charlestown, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.64 mi
02h 15m
Flight
59.56 mi
95.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.64 mi
Kilometers
128.17 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Sat, May 2, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-02T09:41
Arrive Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harrisville
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hudson
39.8 mi
01h 07m
To Charlestown
39.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    97 m · 15 sec · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Library Street

    113 m · 11 sec · Library Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Street

    126 m · 22 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chase Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Chase Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ferry Street

    1048 ft · 37 sec · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 101

    54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass

    2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 101

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 10

    57 m · 2 sec · State Route 10

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10

    2148 ft · 43 sec · State Route 10

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Winnell Street

    655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123

  31. 31

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    3 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  32. 32

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Westminster Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Westminster Street

    2279 ft · 38 sec · Westminster Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1655 ft · 59 sec · Rockingham Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Arch Bridge

    800 ft · 26 sec · Arch Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Bellows Falls Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Bellows Falls Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    3198 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Sullivan Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
17 mi · 21%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 13%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 12%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 11%
State Route 101
5.5 mi · 7%
Bellows Falls Road
4.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 9

Keep slight left

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisville
01h 07m from Hudson
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Harrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Hudson and 39.9 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisville

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

35 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
BUS

Nashua, NH

51 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

52 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.86 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Charlestown. The current time is 09:41:27.

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.