How far is New Ipswich, NH from Ayer, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Ayer, MA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Ayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Ayer.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Barrett Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Hill Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Mason Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mason Road
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Continue on Canal Street
899 ft · 24 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Town Line Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road
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Continue on South Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Road
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Continue on Main Street
2618 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Farmers Row
2 mi · 3 min · Farmers Row
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Continue on Groton School Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Groton School Road
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Continue on Park Street
2847 ft · 48 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Ayer.
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
Turn left onto Main Street
4.67 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Ayer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Ayer?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from New Ipswich and 11.4 miles from Ayer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Ayer.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
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 New Ipswich and Ayer. Straight-line distance: 18.64 mi (30 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ayer
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,211 |
| Coordinates | 42.5612000, -71.5897900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ayer (-71.58979, 42.5612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $4.29 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
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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