Origin
Concord, NH
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Bristol, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Bristol, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway within New Hampshire, the 36.7-mile trek from Concord to Bristol is an efficient choice that takes roughly 46 minutes. This straightforward route serves perfectly as a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for local travel. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Centre Street, Loudon Road, and I-93 North. Because the trip is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 29.5 mi | 32m |
| NH 104 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 29.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Bristol, 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 North
Use 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left
115 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
10
Turn left onto NH 104
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 104
11
Continue on NH 104; NH 3A
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
5
31 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Bristol, NH
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph
52% chance
Live forecast
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the journey utilizes I-93 North, the route maintains a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between Centre Street and Loudon Road. You won't find long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so be prepared for a drive that demands constant engagement behind the wheel. It is a compact, hands-on experience that changes pace frequently as you head north.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Centre Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m 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 (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Concord, NH and Bristol, NH, road signs point toward New Hampton and Nh Fish & Game.
New Hampton
30.7 mi in
|
~35m
Nh Fish & Game
31 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.5 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 Bristol, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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