How far is Plymouth, NH from Benton, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Benton, NH is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.16 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.17 mi
42.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.8 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sat, Nov 7, 8:19 AM EST
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Nov 7, 9:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-11-07T07:23
Arrive Benton
Sat, Nov 7, 8:19 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM EST
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
Woodstock
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Plymouth
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Benton
18.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2756 ft · 1 min · NH Route 175A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

    1539 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kancamagus Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kancamagus Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Lost River Road

    11.8 mi · 23 min · Lost River Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coventry Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Coventry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Coventry Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Coventry Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Coventry Road

    81 m · 7 sec · Coventry Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coventry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
20.2 mi · 54%
Lost River Road
11.8 mi · 32%
Coventry Road
2.97 mi · 8%
Kancamagus Highway
0.69 mi · 2%
NH Route 175A
0.52 mi · 1%
I 93 North
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
00h 28m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Light Rain Likely near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Plymouth and 18.6 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Light Rain Likely near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstock

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

7 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Benton. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Benton

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population378
Coordinates44.1031200, -71.9017500
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
End: Benton (-71.90175, 44.10312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
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
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.84
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.42 $10.84
Mid-grade $4.75 $6.22 $12.45
Premium $5.22 $6.83 $13.66
Diesel $6.30 $8.26 $16.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Benton. The current time is 07:23:16.

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.