How far is Sunapee, NH from Hudson, NH?
The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Hudson, NH is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunapee and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunapee and Hudson.
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Start on Route 11
2006 ft · 57 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1113 ft · 33 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 Sunapee and Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sunapee 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 Sunapee to Hudson?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Sunapee and 36.6 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunapee and Partly Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).
#1 Sunapee
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,505 |
| Coordinates | 43.3875700, -72.0878600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 25,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.7648100, -71.4397900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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