How far is Lancaster, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Lancaster, NH to Hudson, NH is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.58 mi
02h 56m
Flight
119.3 mi
192 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.3 mi
Kilometers
192 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.58 mi
Kilometers
221.42 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Lancaster
68.8 mi
01h 28m
To Hudson
68.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  23. 23

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 37%
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 24%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 12%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
119.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 28m from Lancaster
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Lancaster and 68.8 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 119.3 mi (192 km).

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#1 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster (-71.56925, 44.48895)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $19.17
Round trip
$38.35
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.17 $38.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.86 $23.61 $47.22
Diesel $6.00 $29.15 $58.29

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 Lancaster and Hudson. The current time is 23:28:31.

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.