How far is Tilton, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Tilton, NH to Hudson, NH is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
53.87 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.41 mi
76.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.7 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Tilton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tilton
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tilton
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 Tilton
27 mi
00h 36m
To Hudson
26.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Tilton and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    817 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1884 ft · 23 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 36 sec · Lowell Street

  16. 16

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tilton 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
32.7 mi · 61%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 29%
Styles Bridges Highway
1.11 mi · 2%
Park Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 36m from Tilton
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tilton 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 Tilton to Hudson?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 27 miles from Tilton and 26.9 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tilton 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.
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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 Tilton and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 47.41 mi (76.3 km).

Tilton

#1 Tilton

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates43.4423000, -71.5889600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Tilton (-71.58896, 43.4423)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 Tilton and Hudson. The current time is 04:56:13.

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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.