How far is Nelson, NH from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Nelson, NH to New Ipswich, NH is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and New Ipswich.
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Start on Nelson Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Nelson Road
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Continue on Breed Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Breed Road
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Continue on Nelson Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Nelson Road
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Continue on Main Street
2133 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lower Main Street
2584 ft · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Dublin Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Dublin Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilton Road
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Turn right onto Elm Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Hill Road
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Continue on Route 123
2.3 mi · 4 min · Route 123
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Continue on Sharon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sharon Road
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn right 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 Nelson 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.
State Route 101
Continue on State Route 101
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
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 Nelson 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 Nelson to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Nelson and 12.9 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Peterborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peterborough.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 21.84 mi (35.15 km).
#1 Nelson
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 740 |
| Coordinates | 42.9906400, -72.1309200 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.18 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
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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