How far is Hudson, NH from Jaffrey, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Jaffrey, NH is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
37.02 mi
01h 08m
Flight
29.77 mi
47.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.77 mi
Kilometers
47.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.58 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Wed, Apr 29, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-29T20:45
Arrive Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hudson
18.5 mi
00h 34m
To Jaffrey
18.5 mi
00h 34m

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
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Blake Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Blake Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 25%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 25%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 13%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 11%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 34m from Hudson
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Partly Cloudy near Jaffrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Hudson and 18.5 miles from Jaffrey.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Jaffrey. Straight-line distance: 29.77 mi (47.91 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Jaffrey (-72.02314, 42.81397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Jaffrey. The current time is 20:45:36.

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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.