If you are looking to travel from Freedom to East Concord, NH, prepare for a 62.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the entire distance, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, the pace is steady and deliberate. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in the familiar character of the region throughout your transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.2 miles from Freedom, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 28
17.8 mi
27m
Center Street
10.4 mi
15m
State Route 28
9 mi
13m
Ossipee Trail
6.3 mi
9m
White Mountain Highway
3.9 mi
6m
I 393
3.1 mi
4m
Main Street
2.5 mi
5m
Dover Road
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 17.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freedom, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on Elm Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Elm Street
2
Continue on Loon Lake Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Loon Lake Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NH 25
0.5 mi·41 sec·Porter Road
4
Continue on NH 25
6.3 mi·9 min·Ossipee Trail
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
6
Merge onto NH 16
3.9 mi·6 min·White Mountain Highway
7
Turn right onto NH 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Center Street
8
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
109 ft·1 sec·Center Street
9
Continue on NH 28
9.1 mi·13 min·Center Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
2.3 mi·5 min·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on NH 28
9.0 mi·13 min·State Route 28
12
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
398 ft·11 sec·NH 28
13
Continue on NH 28
18 mi·27 min·NH 28
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi·3 min·Dover Road
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
3.1 mi·4 min·I 393; US 4; US 202
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Exit 2Toward NH 132: East Side Drive
18
Turn right onto NH 132
1.7 mi·4 min·East Side Drive
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
86 ft·1 sec·Mountain Road
20
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi·1 min·Mountain Road
21
Turn left
99 ft·7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Because there are no designated stops on this 62.4-mile route, ensure you are fueled up and ready to go before you leave, as you will be relying on local roads that may have fewer service options than a major interstate. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, try to travel during daylight hours to better navigate the local road network safely. Keeping your $10 fuel budget in mind, a quick check of your tank before heading out from Freedom will provide peace of mind for the duration of the 1-hour and 42-minute trek.
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 31.2 miles from Freedom, NH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Freedom, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Freedom, NH
This is one driving day of about 62.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Freedom, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 28 for about 17.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|NH 25 / Porter Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 25 / Porter Road
Navigation decision point
7
22.9 mi into trip|~36m in|NH 28 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
60 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Side Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward NH 132: East Side Drive
5
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|NH 132 / East Side Drive
Turn right onto NH 132 / East Side Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.09 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.05
$22.11
premium
$4.86
$11.95
$23.90
diesel
$5.61
$13.78
$27.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.7
0
$6.55
$3.00
Efficient EV
15.6
0
$5.46
$2.50
EV Truck/SUV
25
0
$8.74
$3.99
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Freedom, NH
Night
in Freedom on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Concord, NH
Night
in East Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Alton, NH
31 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
1 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 42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Freedom toward East Concord. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should be prepared for constant steering and frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route utilizes Freedom Village Road, Eaton Road, and Green Mountain Road, keeping you on back-country infrastructure for the full duration. Without any major highway stretches, the experience behind the wheel is technical and requires your full attention. This is a classic local transit experience that favors winding, smaller roads over high-speed travel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on NH 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NH 25 / Porter Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 62.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.5 miles (NH 25 / Porter Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (NH 28 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
802 ft310 ft
Total Climb
612 ft
Total Descent
751 ft
Highest Point
802 ft
~31.2 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on NH 28. 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 1.5 miles (NH 25 / Porter Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (NH 28 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Concord, NH before heading back.
