How far is Grantham, NH from Franconia, NH?
The driving distance from Grantham, NH to Franconia, NH is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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 Grantham and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantham and Franconia.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North
2301 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
774 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 302
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Mill Street
2136 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
59 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1506 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road
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Continue on West End Road
2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 8 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
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2505 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Easton Road
27 m · 3 sec · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grantham and Franconia.
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.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 00h 46m
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 Grantham and Partly Sunny near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grantham to Franconia?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 42.1 miles from Grantham and 42.1 miles from Franconia.
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 29.7 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grantham and Partly Sunny near Franconia.
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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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grantham and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 54.53 mi (87.76 km).
#1 Grantham
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,955 |
| Coordinates | 43.4895200, -72.1375900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-71.74786, 44.22701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 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 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $18.87 | $37.73 |
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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