How far is Hudson, NH from Northwood, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Northwood, NH is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
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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 01h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Northwood.
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Start on Ferry Street
974 ft · 35 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
92 m · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
640 ft · 25 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto Derry Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Derry Street
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Continue on Derry Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Nashua Road
5 mi · 9 min · Nashua Road
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Turn left onto I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Candia Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Deerfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Old Candia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Road
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Continue on Stage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Turn straight onto Raymond Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road
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Turn slight right onto North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn right onto Mountain View Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Mountain Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
141 m · 11 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Northwood.
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.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6.28 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hudson and Rain Showers Likely near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Northwood?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Hudson and 21.3 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hudson and Rain Showers Likely near Northwood.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 33.07 mi (53.22 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwood
Place in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 43.1942500, -71.1509000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-71.1509, 43.19425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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