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Trip from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

50.7 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Concord, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Centre Street, Loudon Road, I 93 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25.4 miles from Concord, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Centre Street
Loudon Road
I 93 South
Everett Turnpike
Amoskeag Street
Eddy Road
McGregor Street
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Centre Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and New Ipswich, NH.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Centre Street

184 ft · 7 sec · Centre Street
3

Continue on Loudon Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Loudon Road
4

Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 93 South
5

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
6

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
7

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

4.9 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

400 ft · 10 sec · Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
9

Keep slight left

194 ft · 11 sec
10

Turn left onto Eddy Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Eddy Road
11

Continue on McGregor Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · McGregor Street
12

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
13

Turn right onto Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Boynton Street
14

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 43 sec
15

Continue straight

17 mi · 25 min
16

Turn left onto Elm Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
17

Continue on Gibbons Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Gibbons Highway
18

Turn left onto Greenville Road

4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenville Road
19

Turn right onto Mill Street

407 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
20

Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road
21

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
22

Turn left onto River Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · River Street
23

Continue on Highbridge Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road
24

At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road
25

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
26

Turn slight right onto Main Street

79 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.4 miles from Concord, NH, or about 40m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 11 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.4 miles or 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Ipswich, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Concord, NH

This is one driving day of about 50.7 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from Concord, NH · 40m into the drive

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, NH

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Ipswich, NH

The final approach into New Ipswich, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.16 one way

$16.32 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.98 $17.96
premium $4.86 $9.71 $19.42
diesel $5.61 $11.19 $22.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
EV Truck/SUV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Late night in Concord on Thursday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Ipswich, NH

Late night in New Ipswich on Thursday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Milford, NH

25 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Loudon Road, I 93 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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