How far is Plymouth, NH from Ellsworth, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Ellsworth, NH is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.74 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.43 mi
13.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.43 mi
Kilometers
13.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellsworth
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-10-15T21:32
Arrive Ellsworth
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Plymouth
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Ellsworth
5.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Blair Bridge, West Campton

    1940 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blair Road

    118 m · 18 sec · Blair Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Old Daniel Webster Highway

    971 ft · 29 sec · Old Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Ellsworth Hill Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Ellsworth Hill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ellsworth Hill Road
4.31 mi · 37%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.09 mi · 26%
Daniel Webster Highway
2.56 mi · 22%
NH Route 175A
0.52 mi · 4%
Blair Bridge
0.37 mi · 3%
I 93 North
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ellsworth Hill Road

Turn slight left onto Ellsworth Hill Road

4.31 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
00h 11m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Ellsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Plymouth and 5.9 miles from Ellsworth.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Ellsworth.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 8.43 mi (13.57 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ellsworth

Human settlement in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population89
Coordinates43.8739600, -71.7364700
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
End: Ellsworth (-71.73647, 43.87396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.52
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $1.76 $3.52
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $5.34 $2.19 $4.38
Diesel $6.35 $2.60 $5.21

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 Ellsworth. The current time is 21:32:54.

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.