How far is New Ipswich, NH from Marlborough, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Marlborough, MA is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Marlborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Marlborough.
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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 left to continue on Concord Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
146 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road
56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Seven Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Marlboro
1310 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lakeside Avenue
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Windsor Street
56 m · 10 sec · Windsor Street
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Turn right
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Marlborough.
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 495 South
Merge slight left
6.58 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Marlborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Marlborough?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from New Ipswich and 20 miles from Marlborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Marlborough.
Stop Ideas Near Leominster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.
Union Station
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Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Marlborough. Straight-line distance: 31.76 mi (51.11 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marlborough
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 39,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459300, -71.5522900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlborough (-71.55229, 42.34593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
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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