How far is Hudson, NH from Epping, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Epping, NH is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
39.31 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.21 mi
42.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.21 mi
Kilometers
42.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.27 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Hudson
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Epping
19.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3074 ft · 1 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue

    615 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 49%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 14%
Nashua Road
4.97 mi · 13%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 10%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 6%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.02 mi · 3%
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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 28m from Hudson
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Epping.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Hudson and 19.7 miles from Epping.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Epping.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Epping. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Epping

Town in the U.

Population7,070
Coordinates43.0334200, -71.0742300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Epping (-71.07423, 43.03342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 Epping. The current time is 02:11:44.

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.