How far is Northwood, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Northwood, NH to Hudson, NH is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
42.41 mi
01h 11m
Flight
33.07 mi
53.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.07 mi
Kilometers
53.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.26 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Northwood
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwood
2026-04-17T21:35
Arrive Hudson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwood
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Northwood
21.2 mi
00h 35m
To Hudson
21.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    141 m · 16 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Raymond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Stage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Candia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1235 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Candia Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    530 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    51 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Nashua Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nashua Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Derry Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Derry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Chase Street

    118 m · 14 sec · Chase Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto School Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    159 m · 18 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 Northwood 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Candia Road
10.5 mi · 25%
Nashua Road
4.74 mi · 11%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 10%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 9%
Mountain View Road
3.16 mi · 7%
Mountain Avenue
2.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Old Candia Road

Merge slight left

7.74 mi · 00h 09m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 35m from Northwood
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Northwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 21.2 miles from Northwood and 21.2 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Northwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 33.07 mi (53.22 km).

Northwood

#1 Northwood

Place in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,323
Coordinates43.1942500, -71.1509000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwood (-71.1509, 43.19425)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.69 $13.37
Premium $4.86 $7.29 $14.57
Diesel $6.00 $9.00 $17.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Northwood and Hudson. The current time is 21:35:13.

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.