How far is New Ipswich, NH from Nelson, NH?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Nelson, NH is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Turnpike Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sharon Road
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Continue on Route 123
2.3 mi · 4 min · Route 123
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Continue on Elm Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dublin Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Dublin Road
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Continue on Lower Main Street
2584 ft · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2133 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Nelson Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Nelson Road
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Continue on Breed Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Breed Road
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Continue on Nelson Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Nelson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Nelson.
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.
State Route 101
Continue on State Route 101
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from New Ipswich and 12.9 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Peterborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peterborough.
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Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 21.84 mi (35.15 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelson
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 740 |
| Coordinates | 42.9906400, -72.1309200 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-72.13092, 42.99064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.18 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
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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