Traveling from Concord to Bethlehem covers 85.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes of driving time. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily complete the journey in one go without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. You will primarily navigate via Centre Street and Loudon Road before transitioning onto I-93 North for the bulk of your travel. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a reliable connection between the state capital and the North Country.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Bethlehem, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft·7 sec·Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi·41 sec·Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 93 NorthUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
16 mi·18 min·Styles Bridges Highway
6
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·46 sec·Sen Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
49 mi·52 min·Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
7.7 mi·12 min·Franconia Notch Parkway
9
Continue on I 93
8.5 mi·9 min·Styles Bridges Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 40Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain
11
Turn slight right
305 ft·7 sec
12
Turn slight right onto US 302; NH 18; NH 116
2.8 mi·5 min·Main Street
13
Turn left
19 ft·1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 40 minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Aim to leave Concord during off-peak hours to ensure a smooth transition from local roads onto the interstate. Given the $14 fuel cost, it is wise to check your levels before leaving, as options may become more spread out once you reach the northern stretches of I-93. Because there are no mandatory stops, you can easily customize your pace; however, stay alert during the turn-heavy sections near the start of your journey. Keeping a steady pace will make the 85.7-mile transition from the capital to Bethlehem a simple and stress-free experience.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Concord, NH, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 85.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 73.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 9 / Loudon Road
Continue onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North
3
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 40
Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.80 one way
$27.59 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.18
$30.36
premium
$4.86
$16.41
$32.82
diesel
$5.61
$18.92
$37.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$9.00
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.50
$3.43
EV Truck/SUV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Concord, NH
Night
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethlehem, NH
Night
in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Woodstock, NH
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey features a turn-heavy local drive profile that requires your full attention as you transition off city streets. While the route utilizes I-93 North, the initial segments through Concord rely on local roads, creating a varied experience behind the wheel. You will find that the character of the road shifts as you leave the suburban environment of the capital and head toward the more rugged terrain of the north. With zero planned stops integrated into this 85.7-mile stretch, the drive feels direct and purposeful. Prepare for a mix of maneuvering through town intersections and settling into the flow of the interstate as you head toward Bethlehem.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.7 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, NH to Bethlehem, NH is easy. At 1h 40m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 85.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 73.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, NH before heading back.
