How to Get to Downtown Hudson, MA: Your Driving Guide from Nearby Towns & Cities

Hudson, Massachusetts, is one of New England’s most charming small-town destinations — and part of the magic is how easy it is to get here. Located in the heart of MetroWest, Hudson is just a short drive from Boston, Worcester, and dozens of neighboring towns.

Whether you’re coming for a day of shopping and dining, a stroll along the Assabet River Rail Trail, or one of our lively annual festivals, here’s exactly how to get to Downtown Hudson, MA from nearby communities.

From Marlborough, MA

Distance: ~3 milesDrive Time: 5–10 minutes

1. Head west on Main Street toward Bolton Street/Route 85.

2. Continue straight on Route 85 North (Bolton Street) into Hudson.

3. When you reach the rotary, take the exit for Main Street, Hudson.

4. You’ll arrive right in the heart of downtown in minutes.

From Concord, MA

Distance: ~15 milesDrive Time: 25–30 minutes

1. Take Route 62 West from Concord Center toward Acton.

2. Continue on Route 62 through Acton and Stow.

3. When you reach the intersection with Route 85, turn left toward Hudson.

4. Follow Route 85 South into downtown; it becomes Washington Street, then Main Street.

From Acton / Boxborough, MA

Distance: ~12 milesDrive Time: 20–25 minutes

1. From Acton, take Route 27 South into Maynard.

2. In Maynard Center, turn right onto Route 62 West.

3. Continue on Route 62 through Stow and into Hudson.

4. Merge with Route 85 South into downtown.

From Harvard, MA

Distance: ~11 milesDrive Time: 20 minutes

1. Take Ayer Road/Route 110 South from Harvard Center toward Bolton.

2. In Bolton, turn left onto Route 117 East.

3. Follow Route 117 into Stow, then turn right onto Route 85 South.

4. Route 85 will take you directly into downtown Hudson.

From Natick / Framingham, MA

Distance: ~14 milesDrive Time: 20–25 minutes

1. Take Route 30 West toward Southborough.

2. Merge onto I-495 North via the ramp to Lowell.

3. Take Exit 26 for Route 62 West toward Hudson.

4. Follow Route 62 directly into downtown.

From Worcester, MA

Distance: ~23 milesDrive Time: 30–35 minutes

1. Take I-290 East toward Marlborough.

2. Merge onto I-495 North toward Lowell.

3. Take Exit 26 for Route 62 West toward Hudson.

4. Follow Route 62 into downtown — you’ll cross the Assabet River and enter Main Street.

From Cambridge, MA

Distance: ~28 milesDrive Time: 40–45 minutes (longer with traffic)

1. Take Memorial Drive to merge onto Mass Pike/I-90 West (toll road).

2. Take Exit 111 for I-495 North toward Lowell.

3. Take Exit 26 for Route 62 West toward Hudson.

4. Continue on Route 62 into downtown.

From Somerville, MA

Distance: ~27 milesDrive Time: 40–45 minutes

1. Take McGrath Highway/Route 28 South to the Mass Pike entrance.

2. Merge onto Mass Pike/I-90 West.

3. Take Exit 111 for I-495 North.

4. Take Exit 26 for Route 62 West toward Hudson.

5. Follow Route 62 into downtown.

Parking in Downtown Hudson

Once you arrive, parking is straightforward and free in municipal lots and on most side streets. The main lots include:

• Church Street Lot: Central, walkable to all Main Street businesses.

• Apsley Street Lot: Convenient for the east end of downtown.

• South Street Lot: Close to Cellucci Park and the Assabet River Rail Trail.

• Broad Street Lot: Best for the west end and Broad Street dining spots.

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Event Parking: For large events, use designated satellite lots with shuttle service into downtown — details are posted on DiscoverHudson.org ahead of time.