How far is Hudson, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Keene, NH is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
50.49 mi
01h 23m
Flight
44.04 mi
70.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.04 mi
Kilometers
70.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.49 mi
Kilometers
81.26 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Keene
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Temple
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hudson
25.2 mi
00h 41m
To Keene
25.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 25 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

    Continue on State Route 101

    54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass

    2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 101

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Roxbury Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.9 mi · 22%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 18%
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 18%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 10%
State Route 101
4.73 mi · 9%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 41m from Hudson
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Hudson and 25.3 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

51 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Keene. Straight-line distance: 44.04 mi (70.88 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 Keene. The current time is 21:25:43.

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.