How far is Andover, NH from Plymouth, NH?

The driving distance from Andover, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.75 mi
00h 56m
Flight
23.12 mi
37.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.75 mi
Kilometers
59.15 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Andover
18.3 mi
00h 28m
To Plymouth
18.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    35 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Highway

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Webster Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road

  5. 5

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

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    63 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Street

    2168 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Bow Street

    1225 ft · 35 sec · West Bow Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Englewood Street

    947 ft · 19 sec · Englewood Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Victory Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Victory Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on New Hampton Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · New Hampton Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 175A: Plymouth

    1078 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto NH Route 175A

    2695 ft · 1 min · NH Route 175A

  16. 16

    Continue on Holderness Road

    118 m · 20 sec · Holderness Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    53 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    607 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Post Office Square

    133 m · 20 sec · Post Office Square

  20. 20

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

    27 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
18.5 mi · 50%
Franklin Highway
6.51 mi · 18%
New Hampton Road
4.05 mi · 11%
Webster Lake Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.12 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 28m from Andover
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andover and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Andover and 18.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andover and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanbornton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanbornton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.21 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,388
Coordinates43.4370200, -71.8234100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Andover (-71.82341, 43.43702)
End: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $5.34 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $6.35 $8.26 $16.52

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 New Hampshire · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Plymouth. The current time is 14:44:30.

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.