How far is New Ipswich, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Hudson, NH is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.66 mi
00h 56m
Flight
21.06 mi
33.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.06 mi
Kilometers
33.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ipswich
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ipswich
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
Brookline
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From New Ipswich
14.3 mi
00h 28m
To Hudson
14.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
71°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Turnpike Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Barrett Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mason Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Canal Street

    899 ft · 22 sec · Canal Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto School Street

    144 m · 8 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 13

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 13

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Cross Road

    935 ft · 41 sec · Cross Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pepperell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 36 sec · Lowell Street

  24. 24

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

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Hudson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 21%
Turnpike Road
3.66 mi · 13%
Proctor Hill Road
3.21 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.67 mi · 9%
Brookline Road
2.63 mi · 9%
Greenville Road
1.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Continue on Broad Street

3.91 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 28m from New Ipswich
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Ipswich and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Hudson?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from New Ipswich and 14.4 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around New Ipswich and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

47 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.89 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Ipswich and Hudson. The current time is 23:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.