How far is Nashua, NH from Hudson, MA?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Hudson, MA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Hudson.
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Start on Main Street
1.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
124 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circumferential Highway
586 ft · 10 sec · Circumferential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South: Boston
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South: Boston
1801 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
1838 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Westford Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Westford Road
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Continue on Swan Road
2730 ft · 55 sec · Swan Road
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Continue on Tyngsboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Tyngsboro Road
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Continue on Depot Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Depot Street
1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1508 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Boston Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
791 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2333 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hudson Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
114 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
33 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
973 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Hudson.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Nashua and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Hudson?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Nashua and 16.4 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashua and Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
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 Westford.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.32 km).
#1 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.18 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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