How far is Royalston, MA from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Royalston, MA to New Ipswich, NH is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 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.
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royalston and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royalston and New Ipswich.
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Start on On the Common
647 ft · 22 sec · On the Common
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Continue on On the Common
99 m · 11 sec · On the Common
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Continue on South Royalston Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Royalston Road
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Turn left onto Brown Road
1440 ft · 29 sec · Brown Road
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Continue on Winchendon Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchendon Road
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Continue on River Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Front Street
892 ft · 19 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
2721 ft · 52 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
43 m · 5 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Glenallen Street
80 m · 5 sec · Glenallen Street
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Turn right onto Mill Circle
898 ft · 40 sec · Mill Circle
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Beachview Drive
2699 ft · 2 min · Beachview Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Monomonac Road East
2.4 mi · 6 min · Monomonac Road East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 119
3 mi · 4 min · Route 119
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Continue on Rindge State Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road
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Continue on West State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Road
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Turn left onto Breed Road
1369 ft · 45 sec · Breed Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Road
1.6 mi · 3 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 Royalston 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.
River Street
Continue on River Street
3.58 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 Royalston 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 Royalston to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 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 13.4 miles from Royalston and 13.5 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Royalston and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Rindge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Peterborough Town Hall
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 Royalston and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.36 km).
#1 Royalston
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.6775900, -72.1878600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
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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