Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, NH
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East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
This 35.4-mile journey from Bristol, NH, to East Concord, NH, is a short and manageable drive, perfect for a single day trip. Expect to spend about 44 minutes on the road, navigating primarily along Styles Bridges Highway and Senator Styles Bridges Highway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is an economical choice for exploring the Northeast region of New Hampshire. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so it's not a high-speed interstate cruise but rather a more engaging local experience. Given its brevity, no overnight split is necessary, offering flexibility in your travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Summer Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| New Hampshire Highway 104 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, NH and East Concord, NH.
Start on Pleasant Street
Continue on NH 104
Continue on NH 104
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
Continue on NH 132
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Light Rain
Destination
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll find this 35.4-mile drive to be a turn-heavy local experience rather than a straightforward highway run, with only about a third of the route utilizing highways. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn is 14.9 miles along Styles Bridges Highway. This suggests a route that winds through local areas, requiring your attention as you navigate various streets like Summer Street. It’s a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings as the road progresses.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
594 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~7.6 mi in
Elevation Range
459 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bristol, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.
Concord
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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