How far is New Ipswich, NH from Clinton, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Clinton, MA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Clinton.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fitchburg State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg State Road
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Continue on Ashby State Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ashby State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward John Fitch Highway
38 m · 2 sec · John Fitch Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto John Fitch Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · John Fitch Highway
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Continue on Coolidge Avenue
136 m · 9 sec · Coolidge Avenue
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
1437 ft · 46 sec · Townsend Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lunenburg Street
6 m · 4 sec · Lunenburg Street
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Turn right onto Boutelle Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Boutelle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
959 ft · 19 sec · Summer Street
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Turn slight right onto Bemis Road
1 km · 1 min · Bemis Road
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Turn left onto Water Street
775 ft · 15 sec · Water Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Water Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12: Sterling, Clinton
1075 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leominster Road
69 m · 4 sec · Leominster Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leominster Road
2758 ft · 52 sec · Leominster Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chocksett Road
55 m · 3 sec · Chocksett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chocksett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chocksett Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Chocksett Road
81 m · 12 sec · Chocksett Road
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Turn slight left onto Clinton Road
2786 ft · 48 sec · Clinton Road
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Continue on Sterling Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street
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Continue on Water Street
847 ft · 18 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1338 ft · 31 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
558 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Clinton.
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.
I 190 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
5.45 mi · 00h 07m
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 Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Clinton?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from New Ipswich and 15.3 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
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 Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 24.5 mi (39.43 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,952 |
| Coordinates | 42.4167600, -71.6828500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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