How far is Hudson, NH from Newport, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Newport, NH is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
79.06 mi
01h 49m
Flight
55.61 mi
89.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.61 mi
Kilometers
89.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.06 mi
Kilometers
127.23 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, Apr 29, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Wed, Apr 29, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-29T10:01
Arrive Newport
Wed, Apr 29, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Hudson
39.5 mi
00h 54m
To Newport
39.6 mi
00h 54m

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
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street

    27 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 45%
Everett Turnpike
28.8 mi · 36%
NH 11 West
11.1 mi · 14%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Canal Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 54m from Hudson
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Partly Cloudy near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Hudson and 39.6 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Newport. Straight-line distance: 55.61 mi (89.5 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Newport

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population6,379
Coordinates43.3653500, -72.1734200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Newport (-72.17342, 43.36535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Newport. The current time is 10:01:52.

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.