How far is Lebanon, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Hudson, NH is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
89.5 mi
01h 29m
Flight
73.13 mi
117.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.13 mi
Kilometers
117.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.5 mi
Kilometers
144.03 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, May 13, 4:05 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Wed, May 13, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-13T14:35
Arrive Hudson
Wed, May 13, 4:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Lebanon
45.2 mi
00h 45m
To Hudson
44.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Street

    90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Park Street

    41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Street

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    66 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Park Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  21. 21

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.2 mi · 63%
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi · 33%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Hanover Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 45m from Lebanon
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and 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 Lebanon to Hudson?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Lebanon and 44.3 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 73.13 mi (117.69 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $12.47
Round trip
$24.93
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.47 $24.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.86 $15.35 $30.70
Diesel $6.00 $18.95 $37.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Hudson. The current time is 14:35:46.

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.