How far is New Ipswich, NH from Fitchburg, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Fitchburg, MA is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Fitchburg.
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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 1 toward Mechanic Street
25 m · 2 sec · Mechanic Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mechanic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Main Street
715 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
840 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 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 Fitchburg.
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
Continue on Main Street
2.59 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Ashby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from New Ipswich and 7.2 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around New Ipswich and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ashby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fitchburg (-71.8023, 42.58342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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