Origin
Lincoln, NH
Morning in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NH to East Concord, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, NH
Ramon Perucho
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Lincoln, NH to East Concord, NH is 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Styles Bridges Highway and Senator Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Since the drive is relatively short and primarily on surface roads, it offers a relaxed pace. You'll spend most of your time cruising through local areas rather than on high-speed highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 46.1 mi | 49m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kancamagus Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 46.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NH and East 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
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
31 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 31.2 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 61.9 — 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
|
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.
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
Navigation decision point
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
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 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $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.
Destination
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ashland, NH
31 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
6 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 11m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch on Styles Bridges Highway measures 46.1 miles. Expect a consistent pace without the frequent exits or merges typical of interstate travel. You'll notice a more grounded, local feel as you navigate through communities.
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: 46.1 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 East Concord, NH is easy. At 1h 11m 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 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Lincoln, NH
Full guide →Lincoln is a town of 1,600 people (2020) in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. The town is home to the New Hampshire Highland Games and to a portion of Franconia Notch State Park. Set in the White Mountains, large portions of the town are within the White Mountain National Forest. The Appalachian Trail crosses the western and northeastern parts of the town.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 46.1 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 61.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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