Origin
Holderness, NH
Late night in Holderness on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holderness, 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
50m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holderness, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Holderness, NH to East Concord, NH is 40.8 miles and takes about 50m via Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire for its entirety. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only about 50 minutes of travel time, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon drive where you can take your time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Scenic View Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Route 3 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 113
333 ft
·
10 sec
·
Squam Lake Road
3
Turn right onto US 3; NH 25
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3
4
Continue on US 3; NH 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic View Road
5
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
6
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 South
9
Merge onto I 93
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
12
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
14
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
15
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Holderness, 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 85 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 113 / Squam Lake Road
Turn right onto NH 113 / Squam Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3; NH 25 / US Route 3
Turn right onto US 3; NH 25 / US Route 3
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 93 South
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
50m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you won't be on a high-speed interstate for most of the journey. The highway share is relatively low at 3%, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. You'll experience a more intimate drive, navigating through local roads with opportunities to observe the surrounding New Hampshire landscape.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 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 NH 113 / Squam Lake Road.
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 50m drive. You will face about 8 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 (NH 113 / Squam Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 3; NH 25 / US Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 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 (NH 113 / Squam Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 3; NH 25 / US Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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