How far is Lee, NH from Hudson, NH?
The driving distance from Lee, NH to Hudson, NH is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Hudson.
-
1
Start on the route
32 m · 11 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Mast Road
38 m · 4 sec · Mast Road
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on Mast Road
82 m · 8 sec · Mast Road
-
4
Continue on North River Road
3 mi · 6 min · North River Road
-
5
Continue on Lee Hill Road
1843 ft · 45 sec · Lee Hill Road
-
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Calef Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 24 min
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
-
10
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
-
11
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
2896 ft · 1 min
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
51 m · 6 sec
-
14
Turn right onto Nashua Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nashua Road
-
15
Continue on Derry Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
-
16
Continue on Derry Street
1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street
-
17
Turn slight left onto Chase Street
118 m · 14 sec · Chase Street
-
18
Turn right onto School Street
563 ft · 25 sec · School Street
-
19
Turn right onto Ferry Street
159 m · 18 sec · Ferry Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee and Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lee and Partly Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee to Hudson?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Lee and 23.1 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lee and Partly Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 km).
#1 Lee
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 43.1231400, -71.0114500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.