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

The driving distance from Phillipston, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
27.23 mi
00h 49m
Flight
19.76 mi
31.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.76 mi
Kilometers
31.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.23 mi
Kilometers
43.83 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 New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipston
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipston
2026-10-15T14:00
Arrive New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 2:50 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipston
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
Ashburnham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Phillipston
13.6 mi
00h 24m
To New Ipswich
13.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto The Common

    57 m · 6 sec · The Common

  3. 3

    Continue on The Common

    95 m · 9 sec · The Common

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    116 m · 8 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston

    829 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle

    773 ft · 15 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard

    84 m · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Donlan Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Donlan Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    127 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    115 m · 12 sec · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    1954 ft · 59 sec · Logan Street

  15. 15

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

    42 m · 6 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    143 m · 16 sec · Temple Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    6 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    29 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gardner Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec · Gardner Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North

    137 m · 13 sec · Main Street North

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2338 ft · 47 sec · Water Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ashby Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Ashby Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rindge State Road

    985 ft · 17 sec · Rindge State Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West State Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Breed Road

    1369 ft · 45 sec · Breed Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Ashburnham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashby Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
7.52 mi · 28%
Ashby Road
4.92 mi · 18%
Pearl Street
2.51 mi · 9%
West Road
1.61 mi · 6%
Center Street
1.5 mi · 6%
Baldwinville Road
1.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Road

Merge slight left

7.01 mi · 00h 10m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburnham
00h 24m from Phillipston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phillipston and Sunny near New Ipswich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 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?

Ashburnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Phillipston and 13.6 miles from New Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashburnham

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 Ashburnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
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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 Phillipston and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 19.76 mi (31.8 km).

Phillipston

#1 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
New Ipswich

#2 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Phillipston (-72.13286, 42.5487)
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
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
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.27
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.14 $8.27
Mid-grade $4.94 $4.74 $9.48
Premium $5.35 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $6.33 $6.07 $12.15

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillipston and New Ipswich. The current time is 14:00:42.

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.