How far is Bridgewater, NH from Plymouth, NH?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.54 mi
13.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.54 mi
Kilometers
13.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14 mi
Kilometers
22.53 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, Nov 10, 6:25 AM EST
Return by in Bridgewater
Tue, Nov 10, 6:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-11-10T06:00
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, Nov 10, 6:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Hebron
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA

From Bridgewater
7 mi
00h 12m
To Plymouth
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whittemore Point Road South

    71 m · 17 sec · Whittemore Point Road South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mayhew Turnpike

    10 mi · 16 min · Mayhew Turnpike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highland Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Highland Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mayhew Turnpike
9.99 mi · 71%
Highland Street
2.01 mi · 14%
Tenney Mountain Highway
1.96 mi · 14%
Whittemore Point Road South
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Mayhew Turnpike

Turn left onto Mayhew Turnpike

9.99 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 12m from Bridgewater
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Bridgewater and 7 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bridgewater and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hebron, 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 Hebron.

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Plymouth, New Hampshire

12 mi away
83 Main St.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
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Tilton, New Hampshire

33 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

40 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.75 km).

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#1 Bridgewater

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,082
Coordinates43.6384100, -71.7364700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgewater (-71.73647, 43.63841)
End: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.02
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $2.01 $4.02
Mid-grade $4.71 $2.31 $4.62
Premium $5.17 $2.53 $5.07
Diesel $6.26 $3.07 $6.13

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Plymouth. The current time is 06:00:16.

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.