Origin
Lincoln, NH
Night in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NH to 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 12m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, NH
Ramon Perucho
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lincoln to Concord, New Hampshire, covers 63.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This straightforward journey stays entirely within the Northeast region, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the duration is easily manageable in one go. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical and efficient connection between these two New Hampshire hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 46.4 mi | 49m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kancamagus Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 46.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto NH 112
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 112
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kancamagus Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
9
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
10
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Lincoln, 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 0.1 and 63.7 — 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
|
NH 112 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 112 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
4
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn right onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Navigation decision point
5
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 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 | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
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.
Destination
Concord, NH
Night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Ashland, NH
32 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
19 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 12m 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 drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. You will primarily navigate via the Styles Bridges Highway and Main Street, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs over 46.4 miles on the Styles Bridges Highway, providing a consistent flow through the local landscape. Because the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that reflects the character of the region.
Only 0% 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: 46.4 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 near NH 112 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% 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 (NH 112 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 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 (NH 112 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.3 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 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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