How far is Hudson, NH from Durham, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Durham, NH is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
52.7 mi
01h 18m
Flight
36.39 mi
58.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.39 mi
Kilometers
58.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.81 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Candia
NH

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

From Hudson
26.3 mi
00h 39m
To Durham
26.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155A: Durham

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    61 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mill Road

    33 m · 4 sec · Mill Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 36%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 18%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 11%
Nashua Road
4.97 mi · 9%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 7%
Concord Road
2.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

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

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 39m from Hudson
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Hudson and 26.3 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Durham. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.57 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population16,441
Coordinates43.1339700, -70.9264500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Durham. The current time is 22:26:19.

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.