How far is New Ipswich, NH from Gardner, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Gardner, MA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Gardner.
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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 right onto Pleasant Street
126 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Avenue
817 ft · 26 sec · City Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nichols Street
49 m · 7 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 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 Gardner.
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.
Ashby Road
Turn left onto Ashby Road
3.59 mi · 00h 08m
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 Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Gardner?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Ashburnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from New Ipswich and 8.9 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Ashburnham
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 Ashburnham.
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Union Station
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Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.55 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-71.99813, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
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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