How far is Plymouth, NH from Grafton, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Grafton, NH is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.98 mi
00h 50m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.98 mi
Kilometers
51.46 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 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 Grafton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Bristol
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Plymouth
16 mi
00h 25m
To Grafton
16 mi
00h 25m

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
56°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 Grafton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1616 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

    48 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1024 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ragged Mountain Highway

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Ragged Mountain Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

    3.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
10.2 mi · 32%
Ragged Mountain Highway
8.23 mi · 26%
Summer Street
4.43 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 4
3.3 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.51 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 25m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Plymouth and 16 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

9 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

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

#2 Grafton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,337
Coordinates43.5586800, -71.9439700
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
End: Grafton (-71.94397, 43.55868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $6.35 $7.18 $14.36

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 Grafton. The current time is 14:44:57.

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.