How far is Hudson, NH from Sunapee, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Sunapee, NH is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
73.39 mi
01h 37m
Flight
54.05 mi
86.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.39 mi
Kilometers
118.11 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunapee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Sunapee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Hudson
36.7 mi
00h 48m
To Sunapee
36.7 mi
00h 48m

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
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 11

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 48%
Everett Turnpike
28.8 mi · 39%
NH 11 West
5.44 mi · 7%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 3%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 48m from Hudson
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Sunapee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Hudson and 36.7 miles from Sunapee.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hudson and Mostly Sunny near Sunapee.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
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Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Sunapee

Town of the United States

Population3,505
Coordinates43.3875700, -72.0878600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Sunapee (-72.08786, 43.38757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.86 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.00 $15.53 $31.06

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 Sunapee. The current time is 08:03:24.

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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.