How far is Hudson, NH from Loudon, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Loudon, NH is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
43.71 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.01 mi
57.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.01 mi
Kilometers
57.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.71 mi
Kilometers
70.34 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Sat, May 2, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Sat, May 2, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-02T14:52
Arrive Loudon
Sat, May 2, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Hudson
21.9 mi
00h 31m
To Loudon
21.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 106: Laconia, Pembroke

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sheep Davis Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheep Davis Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    160 m · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road

  20. 20

    Continue on NH Route 106

    892 ft · 16 sec · NH Route 106

  21. 21

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rocky Pond Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Village Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Village Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Village Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32 mi · 73%
I 393 East
3.38 mi · 8%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Rocky Pond Road
1.55 mi · 4%
Sheep Davis Road
1.29 mi · 3%
South Village Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 31m from Hudson
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Hudson and 21.9 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 36.01 mi (57.96 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Loudon

Town of the United States

Population5,697
Coordinates43.2856400, -71.4672900
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Loudon (-71.46729, 43.28564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Loudon. The current time is 14:52:52.

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.