How far is Strafford, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Strafford, NH to Hudson, NH is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.59 mi
01h 32m
Flight
40.94 mi
65.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.07 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Strafford
28.3 mi
00h 46m
To Hudson
28.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Strafford and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road

    151 m · 16 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tom Berry Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Road

    11 m · 4 sec · New Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Welch Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  16. 16

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  17. 17

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

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  36. 36

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford 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
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
22.8 mi · 40%
Suncook Valley Road
8.14 mi · 14%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.14 mi · 13%
South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 7%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 6%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 46m from Strafford
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Strafford 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 Strafford to Hudson?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Strafford and 28.3 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Strafford and Partly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 40.94 mi (65.88 km).

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#1 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Hudson. The current time is 00:09:10.

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.