Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The drive from Concord, NH to Center Harbor, NH covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, NH 104, Whittier Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 29.5 mi | 32m |
| NH 104 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Whittier Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winnipesaukee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,246 veh/hr typical · worst 2,882
Quietest
1 AM
~72 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Center Harbor, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on NH 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Turn right onto NH 104
Continue on NH 104
Turn left onto US 3
Turn slight right
Turn right onto NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Turn left onto Bean Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto NH 104
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $5.16 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Center Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
77°F
Bridgewater, NH
23 mi in
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.
45.1 mi in 1h across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
784 ft
Total Descent
539 ft
Highest Point
781 ft
~25.8 mi in
Elevation Range
508 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Center Harbor, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
New Hampton
Founded 1733
Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, a state in New England. It is the home of the oldest state house in the U.S. in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.
Top landmarks
Center Harbor is in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It had a population of 1,040 in the 2020 U.S. census.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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