How far is Shirley, NY from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Shirley, NY to New Ipswich, NH is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shirley and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley and New Ipswich.
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Start on William Floyd Parkway
679 ft · 15 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto NY 27 East: Montauk
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
1821 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Riverhead Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road
49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Turn straight onto Cross River Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Cross River Drive
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Turn right onto Northville Turnpike
2876 ft · 1 min · Northville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Route 48
2725 ft · 54 sec · Route 48
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Continue on Main Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Cross Sound Ferry Terminal
646 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Cross Sound Ferry
17.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cross Sound Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Street
82 m · 21 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
581 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1500 ft · 27 sec · Water Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Fitchburg
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
986 ft · 23 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Bemis Road
2605 ft · 54 sec · Bemis Road
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Keep slight right to continue on John Fitch Highway
2.9 mi · 6 min · John Fitch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ashby State Road
10 m · 1 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 Shirley and New Ipswich.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Keep slight left
31.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Shirley 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 Shirley to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jewett City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Shirley and 90 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shirley and Sunny near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett City
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 Jewett City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shirley and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 144.28 mi (232.19 km).
#1 Shirley
Census-designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 27,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014900, -72.8676000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $4.45 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $31.59 | $63.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $34.12 | $68.24 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
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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