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

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Royalston, MA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.92 mi
00h 49m
Flight
17.62 mi
28.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.92 mi
Kilometers
43.32 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalston
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 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 Royalston
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Rindge
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From New Ipswich
13.4 mi
00h 24m
To Royalston
13.5 mi
00h 24m

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 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 119

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Monomonac Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Monomonac Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Beachview Drive

    2699 ft · 2 min · Beachview Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Circle

    898 ft · 42 sec · Mill Circle

  13. 13

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

    38 m · 2 sec · Glenallen Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2570 ft · 45 sec · Central Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Front Street

    991 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Winchendon Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchendon Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Brown Road

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Brown Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Royalston Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Royalston Road

  22. 22

    Continue on On the Common

    647 ft · 22 sec · On the Common

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · On the Common

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Street
3.58 mi · 13%
Rindge State Road
3.26 mi · 12%
Winchendon Road
3.05 mi · 11%
Route 119
2.98 mi · 11%
East Monomonac Road
2.38 mi · 9%
Maple Street
1.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Rindge State Road

Continue on Rindge State Road

3.26 mi · 00h 05m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rindge
00h 24m from New Ipswich
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Royalston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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?

Rindge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from New Ipswich and 13.5 miles from Royalston.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rindge

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 Rindge and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rindge.

BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

52 mi away
12 Olive Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

52 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Royalston. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.36 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Royalston

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,278
Coordinates42.6775900, -72.1878600
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
End: Royalston (-72.18786, 42.67759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.64 $9.28
Premium $5.34 $5.07 $10.14
Diesel $6.35 $6.03 $12.07

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 Royalston. The current time is 13:02:24.

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.