How far is Rye, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Rye, NH to Hudson, NH is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
55.36 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.97 mi
61.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.09 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Fri, May 1, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Rye
Fri, May 1, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-05-01T10:38
Arrive Hudson
Fri, May 1, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
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
Plaistow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Rye
27.7 mi
00h 32m
To Hudson
27.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rye Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Road

    6 m · 5 sec · Washington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lang Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lang Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lang Road

    1095 ft · 36 sec · Lang Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    746 ft · 25 sec · Lafayette Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ocean Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Ocean Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Greenland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Greenland Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1743 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1573 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    137 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Central Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Street

    633 ft · 20 sec · Ferry Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 29%
Blue Star Turnpike
13.9 mi · 25%
I 93 North
6.24 mi · 11%
Central Street
4.73 mi · 9%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 6%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaistow
00h 32m from Rye
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rye and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Plaistow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Rye and 27.7 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rye and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Plaistow

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

7 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

15 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

20 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 37.97 mi (61.11 km).

Rye

#1 Rye

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,478
Coordinates43.0134200, -70.7708900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Road (-70.770899, 43.013426)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rye and Hudson. The current time is 10:38:20.

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.