How far is Canaan, NH from North Woodstock, NH?

The driving distance from Canaan, NH to North Woodstock, NH is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.29 mi
01h 12m
Flight
31.03 mi
49.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Woodstock
Sat, Nov 7, 3:35 PM EST
Return by in Canaan
Sat, Nov 7, 4:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canaan
2026-11-07T14:22
Arrive North Woodstock
Sat, Nov 7, 3:35 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canaan
9:30 PM EST
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Canaan
23.6 mi
00h 36m
To North Woodstock
23.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and North Woodstock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and North Woodstock.

  1. 1

    Start on Canaan Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Canaan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reagan Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · Reagan Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto State Route 118

    3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 118

  4. 4

    Continue on NH Route 118

    9.3 mi · 17 min · NH Route 118

  5. 5

    Continue on Dorchester Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorchester Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rumney Route 25

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Rumney Route 25

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 25

    904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25

  8. 8

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    108 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Campton, Littleton

    3187 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

    1539 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kancamagus Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kancamagus Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morris Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Morris Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and North Woodstock.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
19.2 mi · 41%
NH Route 118
9.29 mi · 20%
Rumney Route 25
7.21 mi · 15%
Tenney Mountain Highway
3.88 mi · 8%
State Route 118
3.55 mi · 8%
Dorchester Road
1.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 36m from Canaan
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Canaan and Light Rain Likely near North Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canaan to North Woodstock?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Canaan and 23.7 miles from North Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Canaan and Light Rain Likely near North Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and North Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.94 km).

Canaan

#1 Canaan

Town in New Hamsphire

Population3,917
Coordinates43.6475700, -72.0117500
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Woodstock

North Woodstock is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.0303400, -71.6859100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)
End: North Woodstock (-71.68591, 44.03034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.77
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $6.88 $13.77
Mid-grade $4.74 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $5.20 $8.68 $17.36
Diesel $6.29 $10.50 $21.01

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Canaan and North Woodstock. The current time is 14:22:56.

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.