How far is Franconia, NH from Grantham, NH?
The driving distance from Franconia, NH to Grantham, NH is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Grantham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Grantham.
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Start on Easton Road
27 m · 8 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2505 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Continue on Route 117
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on West End Road
2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dartmouth College Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1506 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North
731 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Mill Street
2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 302
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 302
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Turn left onto I 91
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon
1101 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Old State Route 10
78 m · 4 sec · Old State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10 South
3224 ft · 57 sec · Route 10 South
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia and Grantham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91
Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Franconia and Mostly Sunny near Grantham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Grantham?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Orford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Franconia and 42.6 miles from Grantham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.88 one way or $25.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franconia and Mostly Sunny near Grantham.
Stop Ideas Near Orford
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 Orford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Grantham. Straight-line distance: 54.53 mi (87.76 km).
#1 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grantham
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,955 |
| Coordinates | 43.4895200, -72.1375900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantham (-72.13759, 43.48952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
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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