How far is Nashua, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Hudson, NH is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.51 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.41 mi
2.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.41 mi
Kilometers
2.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.51 mi
Kilometers
2.43 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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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 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive Hudson
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Litchfield
NH

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Nashua
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To Hudson
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 36 sec · Lowell Street

  3. 3

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
400 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bridge Street
0.61 mi · 41%
Canal Street
0.45 mi · 30%
Ferry Street
0.21 mi · 14%
Lowell Street
0.2 mi · 13%
Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Bridge Street

Continue on Bridge Street

0.61 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
1.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 02m from Nashua
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Nashua and 0.7 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashua and Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

33 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

41 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 1.41 mi (2.27 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.2 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.39
0.1 gal · 0.4 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.20 $0.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.22 $0.45
Premium $4.86 $0.24 $0.49
Diesel $6.00 $0.30 $0.60

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Hudson. The current time is 18:31:01.

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.