How far is Hudson, NH from Chesterfield, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.04 mi
01h 50m
Flight
52.9 mi
85.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.9 mi
Kilometers
85.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.04 mi
Kilometers
98.24 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Sun, Apr 12, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-12T01:17
Arrive Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

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
Peterborough
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Hudson
30.4 mi
00h 55m
To Chesterfield
30.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 25 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

    2444 ft · 51 sec · State Route 10

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Route 63

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
9.99 mi · 16%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 15%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 15%
Franklin Pierce Highway
8.99 mi · 15%
State Route 101
5.5 mi · 9%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peterborough
00h 55m from Hudson
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Hudson and 30.6 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peterborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

50 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 52.9 mi (85.14 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Chesterfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,644
Coordinates42.8873000, -72.4703700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.86 $10.44 $20.89
Diesel $6.00 $12.89 $25.79

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Chesterfield. The current time is 01:17:38.

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.