How far is New Ipswich, NH from Princeton, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Princeton, MA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
Driving Distance
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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.
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 county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Princeton.
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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 1 toward Mechanic Street
25 m · 2 sec · Mechanic Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mechanic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Main Street
851 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
17 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
3047 ft · 1 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Wallace Road
2926 ft · 1 min · Wallace Road
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Turn straight onto River Street
2059 ft · 59 sec · River Street
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Turn slight left onto Westminster Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Westminster Street
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Turn left onto Princeton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Princeton Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road
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Turn straight onto Redemption Rock Trail North
1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Princeton Road
12 m · 1 sec · East Princeton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Princeton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Road
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Turn straight onto Gregory Hill Road
1681 ft · 34 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Hubbardston Road
41 m · 3 sec · Hubbardston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hubbardston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Princeton.
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.
Fitchburg Road
Continue on Fitchburg Road
3.29 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 Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Princeton?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from New Ipswich and 13.1 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 $3.95 one way or $7.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
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Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.35 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.4487000, -71.8773000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-71.8773, 42.4487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $4.29 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
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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