How far is Hudson, NH from Hopkinton, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Hopkinton, NH is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
41.3 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.46 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Wed, Apr 29, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Wed, Apr 29, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-29T18:47
Arrive Hopkinton
Wed, Apr 29, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Hopkinton
20.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Hopkinton

    2627 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Henniker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
28.8 mi · 70%
I 89 North
7.44 mi · 18%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Canal Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

21.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 29m from Hudson
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.6 miles from Hudson and 20.6 miles from Hopkinton.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Hopkinton.

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 Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.17 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Hopkinton

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,827
Coordinates43.1914700, -71.6753500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Hopkinton (-71.67535, 43.19147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Hopkinton. The current time is 18:47:26.

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.