How far is Hudson, NH from Litchfield, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Litchfield, NH is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.59 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.85 mi
9.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.85 mi
Kilometers
9.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.59 mi
Kilometers
10.6 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Nashua
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Hudson
3.3 mi
00h 07m
To Litchfield
3.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    974 ft · 35 sec · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    92 m · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    640 ft · 25 sec · Highland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Derry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Derry Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1445 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Webster Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Webster Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Charles Bancroft Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Old Stage Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles Bancroft Highway
3.74 mi · 57%
Webster Street
1.31 mi · 20%
Derry Street
0.9 mi · 14%
Elm Avenue
0.27 mi · 4%
Ferry Street
0.18 mi · 3%
Highland Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charles Bancroft Highway

Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway

3.74 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashua
00h 07m from Hudson
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hudson and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Hudson and 3.3 miles from Litchfield.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hudson and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.

Stop Ideas Near Nashua

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

4 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

31 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.42 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population8,658
Coordinates42.8442500, -71.4797900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Litchfield (-71.47979, 42.84425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.03 $2.05
Premium $4.86 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $6.00 $1.38 $2.76

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 Litchfield. The current time is 05:15:03.

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.