Trip from New Ipswich, NH to Hudson, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 6m

10 AM

1h 0m

12 PM

0h 59m

3 PM

1h 0m

5 PM

1h 5m

8 PM

0h 54m

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

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Hudson, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from New Ipswich, NH to Hudson, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broad Street, Turnpike Road, Proctor Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 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.

Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near NH 123; NH 124 / Turnpike Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NH 123; NH 124 / Turnpike Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (MA 13 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 123; NH 124 / Turnpike Road

At end of road, turn right onto NH 123; NH 124 / Turnpike Road

Navigation decision point

11.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | MA 13 / School Street

Turn left onto MA 13 / School Street

Navigation decision point

24.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | NH 130 / Broad Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 130 / Broad Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

24.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | NH 130 / Broad Street

Right onto NH 130 / Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

26.5 mi into trip | ~50m in | NH 101A / Amherst Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Amherst Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Broad Street	6.2 mi	14m
Turnpike Road	3.7 mi	6m
Proctor Hill Road	3.2 mi	5m
Main Street	2.7 mi	4m
Brookline Road	2.6 mi	3m
Greenville Road	1.4 mi	2m
Mason Road	1.1 mi	1m
Old Turnpike Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Broad Street — 6.2 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NH 123A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 123; NH 124

3.7 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

Continue on NH 124

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Turnpike Road

Continue on NH 124

1.0 mi · 1 min · Barrett Hill Road

Continue on Greenville Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Road

Turn right onto Mason Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mason Road

Continue on Canal Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Canal Street

Turn left onto MA 119

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto MA 13

473 ft · 8 sec · School Street

Continue on MA 13

364 ft · 6 sec · Highland Street

Turn straight onto MA 13

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Brookline Street

Continue on MA 13

2.6 mi · 3 min · Brookline Road

Continue on NH 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · Route 13

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn slight right onto Cross Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Cross Road

Turn straight onto NH 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pepperell Road

Turn straight onto NH 130

3.2 mi · 5 min · Proctor Hill Road

Continue on NH 130

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ash Street

Continue on NH 130

3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 130

117 ft · 3 sec · Broad Street

Continue on NH 130

2.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Amherst Street

Continue on Lowell Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Lowell Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A

0.4 mi · 1 min · Canal Street

Continue on NH 101A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Continue on NH 111

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Ferry Street

Arrive at destination

NH 111

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.62 one way

$9.24 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$5.08	$10.17
premium	$4.86	$5.50	$10.99
diesel	$5.61	$6.34	$12.67

Estimated Tolls: $0.33

Turnpike Road (3.7 mi) $0.26

Old Turnpike Road (1 mi) $0.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.6	$3.01	$1.38
Efficient EV	7.2	$2.51	$1.15
EV Truck/SUV	11.5	$4.02	$1.84

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 16, 2026

Origin

New Ipswich, NH

Morning in New Ipswich on Thursday

Local time

11:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hudson, NH

Morning in Hudson on Thursday

Local time

11:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

56m 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 New Ipswich, NH to Hudson, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Broad Street, Turnpike Road, Proctor Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.62 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.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from New Ipswich, NH to Hudson, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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