How far is Plymouth, NH from Canaan, NH?
The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Canaan, NH is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Canaan.
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Start on Main Street
111 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Post Office Square
90 m · 11 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn right onto Highland Street
2 mi · 5 min · Highland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tenney Mountain Highway
2 mi · 4 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 Plymouth and Canaan.
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.
NH Route 118
Continue on NH Route 118
9.29 mi · 00h 17m
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 Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Canaan?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Plymouth and 13.4 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.72 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,916 |
| Coordinates | 43.7570200, -71.6881300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
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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