How far is New Ipswich, NH from Shirley, MA?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Shirley, MA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Shirley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Shirley.
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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 right onto Turnpike Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Barrett Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Hill Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Mason Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mason Road
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Continue on Canal Street
899 ft · 24 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1728 ft · 51 sec · South Street
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Continue on Warren Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto Shirley Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shirley Road
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Continue on Townsend Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Townsend Road
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Turn sharp left onto Great Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Road
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Turn right onto Walker Road
2 mi · 3 min · Walker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
95 m · 16 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Chapel Street
46 m · 7 sec · Chapel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Shirley.
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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
3.92 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Shirley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Shirley?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from New Ipswich and 11.6 miles from Shirley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Sunny near Shirley.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Nashua City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Townsend.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Shirley. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.23 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shirley
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,554 |
| Coordinates | 42.5437000, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shirley (-71.64951, 42.5437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
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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