How far is Plymouth, NH from Center Harbor, NH?
The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Center Harbor, NH is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Center Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Center Harbor.
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Start on Main Street
1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road
10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road
118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road
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Continue on NH Route 175A
1.2 km · 2 min · NH Route 175A
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1518 ft · 37 sec · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on North Holderness Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Holderness Road
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on Holderness Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holderness Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3
1.1 mi · 3 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left onto Dane Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dane Road
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Continue on Plymouth Street
1158 ft · 40 sec · Plymouth Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
68 m · 14 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Whittier Highway
143 m · 17 sec · Whittier Highway
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Turn left onto Bean Road
3 m · 1 sec · Bean Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bean Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Center Harbor.
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.
Daniel Webster Highway
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
4.75 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Center Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Center Harbor?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holderness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Plymouth and 7.5 miles from Center Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Center Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Holderness
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 Holderness.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Center Harbor. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,916 |
| Coordinates | 43.7570200, -71.6881300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Center Harbor
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 43.7098000, -71.4603500 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Harbor (-71.46035, 43.7098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
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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