How far is Laconia, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Hudson, NH is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
63.17 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.74 mi
84.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.74 mi
Kilometers
84.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.17 mi
Kilometers
101.66 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Fri, May 15, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Fri, May 15, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-05-15T08:01
Arrive Hudson
Fri, May 15, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laconia
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
Bow Bog
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Laconia
31.6 mi
00h 36m
To Hudson
31.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Light Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    564 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Veterans Square

    144 m · 13 sec · Veterans Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Beacon Street West

    1249 ft · 36 sec · Beacon Street West

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    98 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Laconia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  22. 22

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 52%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 24%
Laconia Road
4.96 mi · 8%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.28 mi · 5%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.62 mi · 3%
Court Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 36m from Laconia
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Laconia and Light Rain Likely near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Laconia and 31.6 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers around Laconia and Light Rain Likely near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 52.74 mi (84.88 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.59
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.80 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $4.86 $10.83 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.37 $26.75

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Hudson. The current time is 08:01:57.

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.