How far is North Woodstock, NH from Canaan, NH?
The driving distance from North Woodstock, NH to Canaan, NH is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 57m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Woodstock and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Woodstock and Canaan.
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Start on Morris Street
23 m · 12 sec · Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kancamagus Highway
1800 ft · 53 sec · Kancamagus Highway
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Turn left
1984 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25, NH 3A: Plymouth, Rumney
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Moosilauke Road
92 m · 7 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Turn straight onto Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Rumney Route 25
7.2 mi · 11 min · Rumney Route 25
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorchester Road
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Continue on NH Route 118
9.3 mi · 17 min · NH Route 118
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Continue on State Route 118
3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 118
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Turn slight right onto Reagan Road
1607 ft · 46 sec · Reagan Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Reagan Road
1417 ft · 41 sec · Reagan Road
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Turn right onto Canaan Street
16 m · 2 sec · Canaan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canaan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Woodstock and Canaan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving North Woodstock and Light Rain Likely near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Woodstock to Canaan?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from North Woodstock and 23.5 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Woodstock and Light Rain Likely near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Woodstock and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.94 km).
#1 North Woodstock
North Woodstock is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0303400, -71.6859100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan Street (-72.011919, 43.647565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.12 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
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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