How far is Plymouth, NH from Orange, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Orange, NH is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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
27.68 mi
00h 55m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 6:05 AM EST
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-11-07T05:10
Arrive Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 6:05 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Dorchester
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Plymouth
13.8 mi
00h 27m
To Orange
13.9 mi
00h 27m

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
55°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Post Office Square

    90 m · 11 sec · Post Office Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Highland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tenney Mountain Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Moosilauke Road

    92 m · 7 sec · Moosilauke Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Route 25

    904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25

  7. 7

    Continue on Rumney Route 25

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Rumney Route 25

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorchester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 118

    9.3 mi · 17 min · NH Route 118

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 118

    3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 118

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Orange Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Orange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cardigan Mountain Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Cardigan Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cardigan Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 118
9.29 mi · 34%
Rumney Route 25
7.21 mi · 26%
State Route 118
3.55 mi · 13%
Tenney Mountain Highway
2 mi · 7%
Highland Street
1.99 mi · 7%
Dorchester Road
1.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorchester
00h 27m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 13.8 miles from Plymouth and 13.9 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dorchester

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

21 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

White River Junction

32 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Orange. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.47 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

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

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population312
Coordinates43.6545200, -71.9714700
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
End: Orange (-71.97147, 43.65452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.11
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $4.06 $8.11
Mid-grade $4.75 $4.66 $9.31
Premium $5.22 $5.11 $10.22
Diesel $6.30 $6.18 $12.36

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Orange. The current time is 05:10:46.

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.