How far is Grafton, NH from Plymouth, NH?

The driving distance from Grafton, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.47 mi
00h 51m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.25 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bristol
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Grafton
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    3.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ragged Mountain Highway

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Ragged Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1048 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Ashland, Plymouth

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 175A: Plymouth

    1078 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto NH Route 175A

    2695 ft · 1 min · NH Route 175A

  13. 13

    Continue on Holderness Road

    118 m · 20 sec · Holderness Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    53 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    607 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Post Office Square

    133 m · 20 sec · Post Office Square

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grafton 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
10.5 mi · 32%
Ragged Mountain Highway
8.23 mi · 25%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 4
3.3 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.46 mi · 8%
New Hampshire Highway 104
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

10.5 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 25m from Grafton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grafton 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 Grafton to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Grafton and 16.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grafton and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

9 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,337
Coordinates43.5586800, -71.9439700
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Grafton (-71.94397, 43.55868)
End: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $5.34 $6.14 $12.28
Diesel $6.35 $7.30 $14.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and Plymouth. The current time is 14:44:57.

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.