How far is Hudson, NH from Wilton, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Wilton, NH is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.87 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.93 mi
25.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.87 mi
Kilometers
28.76 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 30, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-30T13:01
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Hudson
8.9 mi
00h 18m
To Wilton
8.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    2155 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    158 m · 26 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street

    2506 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Road
9.16 mi · 51%
Amherst Street
4.86 mi · 27%
Elm Street
0.8 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Canal Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Maple Street
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amherst Street

Turn left onto Amherst Street

4.86 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 18m from Hudson
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hudson and Rain Showers near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Hudson and 8.9 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hudson and Rain Showers near Wilton.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.63 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Wilton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,838
Coordinates42.8434200, -71.7350700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
End: Wilton (-71.73507, 42.84342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Wilton. The current time is 13:01:20.

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.