How far is Dunstable, MA from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunstable and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunstable and New Ipswich.
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Start on Main Street
9 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
36 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Tarbell Street
2062 ft · 1 min · Tarbell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Groton Street
96 m · 16 sec · Groton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
39 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Townsend Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Townsend Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Road
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Continue on Town Line Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
899 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Mason Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mason Road
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Turn left onto Greenville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Barrett Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Hill Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · 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 Dunstable 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
4.67 mi · 00h 09m
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 Dunstable 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 Dunstable to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Dunstable and 11.9 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunstable and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Nashua City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Townsend.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).
#1 Dunstable
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 42.6750900, -71.4828400 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
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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