How far is Hudson, NH from Chester, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Chester, NH is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Chester.
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Start on Ferry Street
974 ft · 35 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
92 m · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
640 ft · 25 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto Derry Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Derry Street
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Continue on Derry Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Nashua Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on West Broadway
1.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
54 m · 6 sec · Chester Road
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Exit the rotary onto Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Turn left onto Chester Street
90 m · 14 sec · Chester Street
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Turn left
152 m · 36 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 Chester.
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.
Nashua Road
Continue on Nashua Road
5.31 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Chester?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 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?
Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hudson and 8.8 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Londonderry
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 Londonderry.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Chester. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.02 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.9567500, -71.2572800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-71.25728, 42.95675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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