How far is Princeton, MA from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Princeton, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and New Ipswich.
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Start on Hubbardston Road
41 m · 5 sec · Hubbardston Road
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Continue on Gregory Hill Road
1778 ft · 36 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Princeton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
30 m · 2 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Princeton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Princeton Road
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Westminster Street
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Continue on River Street
2059 ft · 59 sec · River Street
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Continue on River Street
2736 ft · 1 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kimball Street
25 m · 3 sec · Kimball Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Kimball Street
1 km · 1 min · Kimball Street
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Turn left onto Rollstone Street
1267 ft · 32 sec · Rollstone Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
660 ft · 14 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto High Street
62 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
2533 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Turn straight onto Mechanic Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ashby State Road
26 m · 2 sec · Ashby State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashby State Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ashby State Road
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Continue on Fitchburg State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg State Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto West Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Continue on Ashburnham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashby Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and New Ipswich.
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.
Fitchburg Road
Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road
3.29 mi · 00h 06m
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 Princeton 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 Princeton to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Princeton and 13.2 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Princeton and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.35 km).
#1 Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.4487000, -71.8773000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
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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