How far is New Ipswich, NH from Athol, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Athol, MA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 New Ipswich and Athol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Athol.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ashby Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashby Road
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Turn right onto Ashburnham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Road
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Continue on West Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Breed Road
1369 ft · 40 sec · Breed Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Road
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Continue on Rindge State Road
985 ft · 20 sec · Rindge State Road
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Turn left onto Ashby Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Ashby Road
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Continue on Water Street
2338 ft · 49 sec · Water 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 Central Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
2700 ft · 58 sec · Gardner Road
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Continue on Pearl Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
137 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Street
976 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Street
1612 ft · 49 sec · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2157 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Timpany Boulevard
636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard
537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle
25 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
1218 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A: Athol, Phillipston
1546 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Templeton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Templeton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
866 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
82 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto Crescent Street
1792 ft · 42 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn sharp right onto Fish Street
27 m · 5 sec · Fish Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Athol.
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.
American Legion Circle
Merge slight left
9.79 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 New Ipswich and Sunny near Athol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Athol?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 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 New Ipswich and 15.8 miles from Athol.
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 10 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 $4.77 one way or $9.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Athol.
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 New Ipswich and Athol. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athol
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.5959200, -72.2267500 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athol (-72.22675, 42.59592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 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 27m |
| 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 | $4.29 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
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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