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Trip from Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

Downtown Hudson, NH, NH

Hudson, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 29 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Library Street, School Street, Chase Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 29 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 29 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Library 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 57m 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 Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Library Street
School Street
Chase Street
Ferry Street
Bridge Street
Canal Street
Main Street
Amherst Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ferry Street

318 ft · 15 sec · Ferry Street
2

Turn right onto Library Street

371 ft · 11 sec · Library Street
3

Turn right onto School Street

413 ft · 22 sec · School Street
4

Turn right onto Chase Street

358 ft · 12 sec · Chase Street
5

Turn straight onto Ferry Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Ferry Street
6

Continue on Bridge Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
7

Continue on Canal Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
8

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

509 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
9

Turn left onto Amherst Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Amherst Street
10

Turn left onto Broad Street

2.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

95 ft · 3 sec · Broad Street
12

Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
13

Turn right onto Ash Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ash Street
14

Continue on Proctor Hill Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Proctor Hill Road
15

Continue on Pepperell Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pepperell Road
16

Turn left onto Cross Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Cross Road
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · Route 13
19

Continue on Brookline Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Brookline Road
20

Continue on Brookline Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Brookline Street
21

Turn straight onto Highland Street

364 ft · 6 sec · Highland Street
22

Turn slight left onto School Street

472 ft · 13 sec · School Street
23

Turn right onto Main Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
24

Turn right onto Canal Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Canal Street
25

Continue on Mason Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mason Road
26

Turn left onto Greenville Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Road
27

Continue on Barrett Hill Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Barrett Hill Road
28

Continue on Old Turnpike Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Turnpike Road
29

Continue on Turnpike Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
30

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
31

Turn slight right onto Main Street

79 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
32

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.67 one way

$9.34 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.14 $10.27
premium $4.86 $5.55 $11.11
diesel $5.61 $6.40 $12.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Hudson, NH

Afternoon in Hudson on Thursday

Local time

2:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Ipswich, NH

Afternoon in New Ipswich on Thursday

Local time

2:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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

57m 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 Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 29 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Library Street, School Street, Chase Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Hudson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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 Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 57m 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 Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hudson, NH to New Ipswich, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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