How far is Hudson, NH from Hampton, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Hampton, NH is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Hampton.
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Start on Ferry Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Burnham Road
1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
1210 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight
1298 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 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 Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Hampton?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Hudson and 21.9 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 32.69 mi (52.61 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 15,950 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375900, -70.8389400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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