How far is Center Harbor, NH from Plymouth, NH?
The driving distance from Center Harbor, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Harbor and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Harbor and Plymouth.
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Start on Bean Road
3 m · 4 sec · Bean Road
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Turn right onto Whittier Highway
52 m · 7 sec · Whittier Highway
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Turn right onto Plymouth Street
1636 ft · 56 sec · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Dane Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dane Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
1.1 mi · 3 min · US Route 3
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Turn right onto Holderness Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holderness Road
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on North Holderness Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Holderness Road
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1518 ft · 37 sec · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on NH Route 175A
1.2 km · 2 min · NH Route 175A
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Continue on Holderness Road
118 m · 20 sec · Holderness Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
53 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
607 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Post Office Square
133 m · 20 sec · Post Office Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street
27 m · 2 sec · 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 Center Harbor 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.
Daniel Webster Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
4.75 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Center Harbor 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 Center Harbor to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Holderness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Center Harbor and 7.5 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Center Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Holderness
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 Holderness.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Harbor and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).
#1 Center Harbor
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 43.7098000, -71.4603500 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
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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