How far is Jaffrey, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Jaffrey, NH to Hudson, NH is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
36.59 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.77 mi
47.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.77 mi
Kilometers
47.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.59 mi
Kilometers
58.88 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, Apr 29, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jaffrey
2026-04-29T20:48
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Apr 29, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jaffrey
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Jaffrey
18.3 mi
00h 30m
To Hudson
18.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blake Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Blake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Grove Street

    1086 ft · 31 sec · Grove Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  14. 14

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 26%
State Route 101
4.88 mi · 13%
Wilton Road
4.02 mi · 11%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 8%
Elm Street
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 30m from Jaffrey
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jaffrey and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Jaffrey and 18.3 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jaffrey and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 29.77 mi (47.91 km).

Jaffrey

#1 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.023015, 42.813652)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Jaffrey and Hudson. The current time is 20:48:22.

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.