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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.99 mi
01h 08m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.99 mi
Kilometers
78.84 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Stratham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Hudson
24.5 mi
00h 34m
To Stratham
24.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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

    27 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter

    1721 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    148 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
27 mi · 55%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 12%
Nashua Road
4.97 mi · 10%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 8%
Portsmouth Avenue
2.27 mi · 5%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 34m from Hudson
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Stratham. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Stratham

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Population7,579
Coordinates43.0239800, -70.9136700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Stratham. The current time is 06:43:36.

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.