How far is Athol, MA from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Athol, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athol and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athol and New Ipswich.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
747 ft · 28 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Templeton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Templeton Road
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Continue on State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Take the ramp left
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
829 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle
773 ft · 15 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Continue on Donlan Street
122 m · 8 sec · Donlan Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
127 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
115 m · 12 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Logan Street
1954 ft · 59 sec · Logan Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
42 m · 6 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Temple Street
143 m · 16 sec · Temple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
6 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
2700 ft · 58 sec · Gardner Road
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Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North
137 m · 13 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Water Street
2338 ft · 47 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Ashby Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Ashby Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rindge State Road
985 ft · 17 sec · Rindge State Road
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Continue on West State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Road
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Turn left onto Breed Road
1369 ft · 45 sec · Breed Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Road
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Continue on Ashburnham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashby Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athol and New Ipswich.
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.
Mohawk Trail
Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail
9.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Athol and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athol to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Athol and 15.7 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Athol and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardner.
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athol and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 km).
#1 Athol
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.5959200, -72.2267500 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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