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

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Phillipston, MA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
27.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
19.76 mi
31.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.76 mi
Kilometers
31.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.48 mi
Kilometers
44.22 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phillipston
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 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 Phillipston
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
13.7 mi
00h 25m
To Phillipston
13.8 mi
00h 25m

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
61°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 Phillipston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pearl Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    137 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    976 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Street

    1612 ft · 49 sec · Central Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2157 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Timpany Boulevard

    636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard

    537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle

    25 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary

    1218 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon

    1073 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Road

    2061 ft · 39 sec · State Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto The Common

    89 m · 16 sec · The Common

  30. 30

    Continue on The Common

    88 m · 10 sec · The Common

  31. 31

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Circle
7.12 mi · 26%
Ashby Road
4.92 mi · 18%
Pearl Street
2.9 mi · 11%
Central Street
1.64 mi · 6%
West Road
1.61 mi · 6%
Center Street
1.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Circle

Merge slight left

6.87 mi · 00h 09m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburnham
00h 25m from New Ipswich
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Phillipston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 13.7 miles from New Ipswich and 13.8 miles from Phillipston.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Phillipston. Straight-line distance: 19.76 mi (31.8 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
End: Phillipston (-72.13286, 42.5487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $5.34 $5.18 $10.35
Diesel $6.35 $6.16 $12.32

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 Phillipston. The current time is 13:02:22.

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.