How far is Plymouth, NH from Andover, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Andover, NH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
36.4 mi
00h 55m
Flight
23.12 mi
37.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Andover
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Plymouth
18.1 mi
00h 27m
To Andover
18.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road

    118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road

  4. 4

    Continue on NH Route 175A

    1964 ft · 54 sec · NH Route 175A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 127: Sanbornton, Franklin

    1021 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Hampton Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · New Hampton Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Victory Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Victory Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Englewood Street

    947 ft · 19 sec · Englewood Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bow Street

    1225 ft · 38 sec · West Bow Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2254 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Webster Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Franklin Highway

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Street

    35 m · 5 sec · North Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Andover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
18.6 mi · 51%
Franklin Highway
6.5 mi · 18%
New Hampton Road
3.81 mi · 10%
Webster Lake Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.18 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 27m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Andover?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Plymouth and 18.2 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Andover. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.21 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Andover

#2 Andover

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,388
Coordinates43.4370200, -71.8234100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
End: Andover (-71.82341, 43.43702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $5.50 $10.99
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $5.34 $6.83 $13.66
Diesel $6.35 $8.13 $16.26

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 Plymouth and Andover. The current time is 14:44:31.

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.