How far is Sandown, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Sandown, NH to Hudson, NH is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
23.35 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.09 mi
27.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.35 mi
Kilometers
37.58 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Sandown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandown
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Windham
NH

City in New Hampshire

From Sandown
10.9 mi
00h 20m
To Hudson
12.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Fremont Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    151 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hampstead Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Hampstead Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Salem Road

    1095 ft · 27 sec · North Salem Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Drew Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Drew Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Shore Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Shore Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Island Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Island Pond Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 111

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 111

  11. 11

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Range Road

    2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Central Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Street

    633 ft · 20 sec · Ferry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandown 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Street
4.73 mi · 20%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 15%
Indian Rock Road
2.33 mi · 10%
Hampstead Road
1.9 mi · 8%
State Route 111
1.89 mi · 8%
Salem Road
1.76 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Central Street

Continue on Central Street

4.24 mi · 00h 08m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 20m from Sandown
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sandown 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 Sandown to Hudson?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Sandown and 12.4 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sandown and Partly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

16 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

18 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

31 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandown and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.51 km).

Sandown

#1 Sandown

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,551
Coordinates42.9287000, -71.1870100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Road (-71.186904, 42.928681)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.47
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.23 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.65 $7.31
Premium $4.86 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.00 $4.92 $9.84

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

There is no time difference between Sandown and Hudson. The current time is 00:26:21.

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.