How far is Clinton, MA from New Ipswich, NH?

The driving distance from Clinton, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.59 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.5 mi
39.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.59 mi
Kilometers
49.23 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-10-15T14:01
Arrive New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Clinton
15.3 mi
00h 25m
To New Ipswich
15.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    558 ft · 19 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    1338 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Water Street

    847 ft · 16 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sterling Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clinton Road

    2473 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Chocksett Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chocksett Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leominster Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Leominster Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Leominster Road

    1485 ft · 28 sec · Leominster Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1555 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Fitchburg

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  14. 14

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

    986 ft · 23 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bemis Road

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Bemis Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on John Fitch Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · John Fitch Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ashby State Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Ashby State Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashby State Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ashby State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fitchburg State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg State Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ashburnham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashby Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leominster Road
4.94 mi · 16%
Main Street
3.28 mi · 11%
John Fitch Highway
2.87 mi · 9%
Concord Turnpike
2.84 mi · 9%
Ashby State Road
2.56 mi · 8%
West Road
2.48 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Leominster Road

Merge slight left

4.35 mi · 00h 05m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 25m from Clinton
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to New Ipswich?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Clinton and 15.3 miles from New Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near New Ipswich.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 24.5 mi (39.43 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
New Ipswich

#2 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.31
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.65 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.94 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $5.35 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.33 $6.83 $13.67

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and New Ipswich. The current time is 14:01:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.