How far is New Ipswich, NH from Hubbardston, MA?

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Hubbardston, MA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.9 mi
00h 48m
Flight
20.47 mi
32.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.9 mi
Kilometers
40.07 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hubbardston
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ipswich
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Hubbardston
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ipswich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ashburnham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From New Ipswich
12.4 mi
00h 24m
To Hubbardston
12.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Hubbardston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Hubbardston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ashby Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashby Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ashburnham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Breed Road

    1369 ft · 40 sec · Breed Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    985 ft · 20 sec · Rindge State Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ashby Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Ashby Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Water Street

    2338 ft · 49 sec · Water Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North

    137 m · 13 sec · Main Street North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gardner Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec · Gardner Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pearl Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    2770 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    31 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2198 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pearson Boulevard

    1296 ft · 41 sec · Pearson Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Of Foreign Wars Circle

    147 m · 20 sec · Pearson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Pearson Boulevard

    1808 ft · 56 sec · Pearson Boulevard

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    611 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway

    36 m · 6 sec · West Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Timpany Boulevard

    2904 ft · 1 min · Timpany Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Gardner Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gardner Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2233 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Hubbardston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gardner Road
5.3 mi · 21%
Ashby Road
4.92 mi · 20%
Pearl Street
2.51 mi · 10%
West Road
1.61 mi · 6%
Center Street
1.5 mi · 6%
Ashburnham Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Gardner Road

Continue on Gardner Road

4.79 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburnham
00h 24m from New Ipswich
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Hubbardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Hubbardston?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Ashburnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from New Ipswich and 12.5 miles from Hubbardston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Hubbardston.

Stop Ideas Near Ashburnham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashburnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashburnham.

BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Framingham station

57 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Hubbardston. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.95 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Hubbardston

#2 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
End: Hubbardston (-72.00619, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.30 $8.60
Premium $5.34 $4.70 $9.39
Diesel $6.35 $5.59 $11.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Ipswich and Hubbardston. The current time is 13:02:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.