Origin
Franconia, NH
Late night in Franconia on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franconia, NH to East Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
77.3 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franconia, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Traveling from Franconia to East Concord covers 77.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. This straightforward journey stays entirely within New Hampshire, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, you can easily manage the transit without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Franconia Notch Parkway and the Styles Bridges Highway. Since the drive is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to complete the trip in one efficient push.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 54.6 mi | 58m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Easton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 116
425 ft
·
12 sec
·
Easton Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
3
Merge onto I 93
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
4
Continue on I 93; US 3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
5
Continue on I 93
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Continue on I 93
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
8
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
10
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
11
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Franconia, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 76.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
4
76.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.44 one way
$24.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Plymouth, NH
39 mi in
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
7 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
1h 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you traverse the region. While the route includes a 10% highway share, the personality of the road is defined by its winding local character rather than long, monotonous interstate stretches. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Styles Bridges Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment of 54.6 miles. Because the road demands more attention than a standard expressway, you should stay alert as the environment shifts from the Franconia area toward the East Concord vicinity.
Only 10% 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: 54.6 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 around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franconia, NH to East Concord, NH is easy. At 1h 29m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,931 ft
310 ft
Total Climb
1,240 ft
Total Descent
1,858 ft
Highest Point
1,931 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,621 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Concord, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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