How far is Canaan, NH from Plymouth, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Plymouth.
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Start on Canaan Street
16 m · 5 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Reagan Road
3024 ft · 1 min · Reagan Road
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Turn slight left onto State Route 118
3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 118
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Continue on NH Route 118
9.3 mi · 17 min · NH Route 118
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Continue on Dorchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rumney Route 25
7.2 mi · 11 min · Rumney Route 25
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Continue on Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Moosilauke Road
540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Keep slight left
108 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Highland Street
2 mi · 5 min · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Plymouth.
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.
NH Route 118
Continue on NH Route 118
9.29 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canaan 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 Canaan to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Canaan and 13.3 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canaan and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.72 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,916 |
| Coordinates | 43.7570200, -71.6881300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
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 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.29 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
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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