How far is Hudson, NH from Somersworth, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Somersworth, NH is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
61.36 mi
01h 34m
Flight
44.96 mi
72.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.96 mi
Kilometers
72.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.36 mi
Kilometers
98.75 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somersworth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Somersworth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hudson
30.6 mi
00h 47m
To Somersworth
30.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Derry Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Nashua Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Nashua Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Silver Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Silver Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    144 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth

    526 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Indian Brook Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 31%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 16%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 9%
Nashua Road
4.97 mi · 8%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 6%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 47m from Hudson
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Somersworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Hudson and 30.7 miles from Somersworth.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Somersworth. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.35 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Somersworth (-70.86534, 43.26175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Somersworth. The current time is 00:29:25.

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.