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

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Templeton, MA is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.67 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.16 mi
27.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.67 mi
Kilometers
34.88 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Templeton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 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 Templeton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Ipswich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashburnham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From New Ipswich
10.8 mi
00h 20m
To Templeton
10.9 mi
00h 20m

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
60°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 Templeton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 53 sec · Central Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    576 ft · 19 sec · Parker Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Street

    111 m · 14 sec · West Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Parker Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Parker Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gardner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardner Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Patriots Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Patriots Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dudley Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Dudley Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashby Road
4.92 mi · 23%
Pearl Street
2.9 mi · 13%
Gardner Road
1.89 mi · 9%
Patriots Road
1.67 mi · 8%
Central Street
1.64 mi · 8%
West Road
1.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ashby Road

Turn left onto Ashby Road

3.59 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburnham
00h 20m from New Ipswich
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Ipswich and Sunny near Templeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Ashburnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from New Ipswich and 10.9 miles from Templeton.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashburnham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
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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 Templeton. Straight-line distance: 17.16 mi (27.61 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Templeton

Census-designated place in California

Population8,134
Coordinates42.5556400, -72.0675800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
End: Templeton (-72.06758, 42.55564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.76 $7.52
Premium $5.34 $4.11 $8.22
Diesel $6.35 $4.89 $9.78

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 Templeton. The current time is 13:02:27.

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.