How far is Hudson, NH from Greenland, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Greenland, NH is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.16 mi
01h 15m
Flight
35.99 mi
57.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.16 mi
Kilometers
87.16 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Greenland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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

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
Plaistow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hudson
27 mi
00h 37m
To Greenland
27.1 mi
00h 37m

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
56°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 Greenland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Burnham Road

    1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    3126 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1938 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth

    1040 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Greenland Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Greenland Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1584 ft · 44 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    49 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Lane

    76 m · 11 sec · Church Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
24 mi · 44%
Blue Star Turnpike
7.05 mi · 13%
I 93 South
6.41 mi · 12%
Loop Connector
3.58 mi · 7%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 6%
Central Street
3.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaistow
00h 37m from Hudson
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Plaistow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Hudson and 27.1 miles from Greenland.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 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 Greenland.

Stop Ideas Near Plaistow

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

7 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

15 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

20 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Greenland. Straight-line distance: 35.99 mi (57.92 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Greenland

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

Population4,114
Coordinates43.0362000, -70.8328300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Greenland (-70.83283, 43.0362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.07
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.53 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.00 $11.45 $22.91

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 Greenland. The current time is 00:15:35.

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.