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

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
27.68 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.67 mi
36.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.54 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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
Townsend
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Littleton
13.8 mi
00h 24m
To New Ipswich
13.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    67 m · 7 sec · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    715 ft · 22 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ayer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Littleton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    69 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Park Street

    3267 ft · 55 sec · Park Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Groton School Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Groton School Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Farmers Row

    2 mi · 3 min · Farmers Row

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mill Street

  11. 11

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

    2618 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Road

    2264 ft · 48 sec · South Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    121 m · 8 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Town Line Road

    539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    899 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mason Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Barrett Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Turnpike Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · 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 Littleton 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.93 mi · 21%
Turnpike Road
3.66 mi · 13%
South Road
3.62 mi · 13%
Farmers Row
1.98 mi · 7%
Littleton Road
1.85 mi · 7%
Ayer Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Townsend
00h 24m from Littleton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littleton 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 Littleton to New Ipswich?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 13.8 miles from Littleton and 13.9 miles from New Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Townsend

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 Townsend and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

21 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

41 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.49 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
New Ipswich

#2 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Littleton (-71.51201, 42.53759)
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.94 $4.84 $9.68
Premium $5.35 $5.24 $10.49
Diesel $6.33 $6.20 $12.40

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 Littleton and New Ipswich. The current time is 17:43:59.

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.