How far is Hudson, NH from Lancaster, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Lancaster, NH is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Lancaster.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Lancaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Hudson and 68.6 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
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 New Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 119.3 mi (192 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 3,234 |
| Coordinates | 44.4889500, -71.5692500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-71.56925, 44.48895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.03 | $58.05 |
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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