How far is New Ipswich, NH from Nelson, GA?

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Nelson, GA is about 1077.6 miles (1734.2 km), with a travel time of about 21h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 887.9 miles (1428.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1077.61 mi
21h 27m
Flight
887.87 mi
1428.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
887.87 mi
Kilometers
1428.89 km
Flight Time
01h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
1077.61 mi
Kilometers
1734.24 km
Drive Time
21h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nelson
Fri, Oct 16, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Sat, Oct 17, 7:56 AM 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 Nelson
Fri, Oct 16, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
21h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:27 AM to 4:57 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ipswich
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mount Jackson
VA

Town of the United States

From New Ipswich
532.7 mi
10h 43m
To Nelson
544.9 mi
10h 43m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Fitchburg State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ashby State Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ashby State Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward John Fitch Highway

    38 m · 2 sec · John Fitch Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto John Fitch Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · John Fitch Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Coolidge Avenue

    136 m · 9 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1437 ft · 46 sec · Townsend Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lunenburg Street

    6 m · 4 sec · Lunenburg Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boutelle Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Boutelle Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    959 ft · 19 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bemis Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bemis Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Water Street

    775 ft · 15 sec · Water Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Water Street

    2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester

    19.4 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    33.6 mi · 40 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 40 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · New England Thruway

  45. 45

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  49. 49

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  51. 51

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  52. 52

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  55. 55

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  57. 57

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  59. 59

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  60. 60

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  61. 61

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  62. 62

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  63. 63

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    49.2 mi · 57 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  64. 64

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  65. 65

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  66. 66

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  67. 67

    Merge slight left

    259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min

  68. 68

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  69. 69

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  70. 70

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  71. 71

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  72. 72

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  73. 73

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  74. 74

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 305: Athens

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  75. 75

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  76. 76

    Turn straight onto Highway 305

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 305

  77. 77

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue

  78. 78

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    1521 ft · 30 sec · Green Street

  79. 79

    Continue on South White Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South White Street

  80. 80

    Continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · David W Lillard Memorial Highway

  81. 81

    Keep slight right to continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway

    160 m · 9 sec · David W Lillard Memorial Highway

  82. 82

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee Avenue

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Tennessee Avenue

  83. 83

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  84. 84

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  85. 85

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  86. 86

    Turn left onto Nicklesville Road Northeast

    2362 ft · 47 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

  87. 87

    Continue on Old State Hwy 61

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Old State Hwy 61

  88. 88

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Perrow Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Perrow Highway

  89. 89

    Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Perrow Highway

  90. 90

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perrow Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Perrow Highway

  91. 91

    Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway

    1337 ft · 22 sec · Perrow Highway

  92. 92

    Turn left

    776 ft · 34 sec

  93. 93

    Take the ramp straight

    80 m · 8 sec

  94. 94

    Merge slight left onto APD Highway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · APD Highway

  95. 95

    Take the exit slight left toward GA 372, GA 5 Business

    585 ft · 17 sec

  96. 96

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  97. 97

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ball Ground Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Ball Ground Highway

  98. 98

    Continue on Canton Road

    1339 ft · 27 sec · Canton Road

  99. 99

    Turn right onto Kennesaw Avenue

    1073 ft · 40 sec · Kennesaw Avenue

  100. 100

    Turn right onto Blue Ridge Avenue

    158 m · 22 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  101. 101

    Turn right onto Dogwood Pass

    5 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass

  102. 102

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
102 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
32
15 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
526 mi · 49%
Tennessee Avenue
58.7 mi · 5%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
58.4 mi · 5%
I 78 West
53.7 mi · 5%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 5%
Wilbur Cross Highway
41.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

259 mi · 04h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
21h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
42h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+189.7 mi
887.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Jackson
10h 43m from New Ipswich
Leave By
5:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Nelson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1077.6 miles (1734.2 km) and usually takes 21h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 532.7 miles from New Ipswich and 544.9 miles from Nelson.

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

The direct path is about 887.9 miles (1428.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 189.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $163.26 one way or $326.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 337.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Jackson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Jackson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Jackson.

RAIL

Culpeper station

64 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

76 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

80 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Martinsburg station

99 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 887.87 mi (1428.89 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Nelson

City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,395
Coordinates34.3820400, -84.3710300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
End: Nelson (-84.37103, 34.38204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)35h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)26h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)21h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)17h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)15h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)13h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
38.02 gal
143.94 L · about $163.26
Round trip
$326.52
76.04 gal · 287.88 L
Estimated CO2
337.9 kg one way
Round trip: 675.8 kg / 1490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $163.26 $326.52
Mid-grade $4.88 $185.69 $371.38
Premium $5.34 $202.91 $405.83
Diesel $6.35 $241.50 $483.01

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 Nelson. The current time is 13:02:05.

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.