How far is Hudson, NH from Stratham, NH?
The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Stratham, NH is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Stratham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Stratham.
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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
27 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
148 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Stratham.
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
27 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hudson and Partly Sunny near Stratham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Stratham?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 24.5 miles from Hudson and 24.5 miles from Stratham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hudson and Partly Sunny near Stratham.
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 Stratham. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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