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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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 00h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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 Hopkinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Hopkinton.
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Start on Ferry Street
97 m · 15 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Library Street
113 m · 11 sec · Library Street
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Turn right onto School Street
126 m · 22 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Chase Street
109 m · 12 sec · Chase Street
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Turn straight onto Ferry Street
1048 ft · 37 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2642 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Hopkinton
2627 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.17 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopkinton
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 5,827 |
| Coordinates | 43.1914700, -71.6753500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopkinton (-71.67535, 43.19147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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