How far is Richmond, NH from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Richmond, NH to New Ipswich, NH is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 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 EST.
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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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and New Ipswich.
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Start on Old Homestead Highway
25 m · 9 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Turn left onto Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on State Route 119
3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Road
1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NH Route 119 West
1.6 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West
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Turn right onto NH Route 119 West
7.3 mi · 12 min · NH Route 119 West
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Turn left onto Cathedral Road
3 mi · 6 min · Cathedral Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Prescott Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · 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 Richmond 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.
Turnpike Road
At the end of the road, turn right 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Richmond and Chance Light Rain near New Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 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?
Rindge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Richmond and 13.7 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Richmond and Chance Light Rain near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Rindge
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 Rindge.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.1 km).
#1 Richmond
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7548100, -72.2717500 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
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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