How far is New Ipswich, NH from Swanzey, NH?
The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Swanzey, NH is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ipswich and Swanzey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Swanzey.
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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
7.7 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Prescott Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Road
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Turn straight onto Squantum Road
75 m · 6 sec · Squantum Road
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Continue on Cathedral Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Cathedral Road
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Turn right onto NH Route 119
7.1 mi · 11 min · NH Route 119
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Turn right onto NH Route 12 North
2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Central Square
544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lake Street
55 m · 2 sec · Lake Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street
1980 ft · 55 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Old Homestead Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Homestead Highway
53 m · 4 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
1572 ft · 31 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Swanzey.
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.
Turnpike Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Turnpike Road
7.73 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near Swanzey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Swanzey?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Fitzwilliam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from New Ipswich and 16.8 miles from Swanzey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Mostly Sunny near Swanzey.
Stop Ideas Near Fitzwilliam
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 Fitzwilliam.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Bellows Falls station
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.41 km).
#1 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanzey (-72.28175, 42.8698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
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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