How far is Stratham, NH from Hudson, NH?
The driving distance from Stratham, NH to Hudson, NH is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratham and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratham and Hudson.
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Start on Portsmouth Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Continue on Portsmouth Avenue
568 ft · 12 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
1068 ft · 28 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
2896 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Nashua Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on Derry Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Derry Street
1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street
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Turn slight left onto Chase Street
118 m · 14 sec · Chase Street
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Turn right onto School Street
563 ft · 25 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
159 m · 18 sec · Ferry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratham and Hudson.
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.
Portsmouth Avenue
Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Stratham 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 Stratham to Hudson?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 24.5 miles from Stratham and 24.7 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stratham and Partly Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratham and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 km).
#1 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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