Origin
Northfield, NH
Morning in Northfield on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, 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
19m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through New Hampshire, the 15.7-mile trek from Northfield to East Concord is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel covers the entire journey, which keeps your overhead minimal. Since both towns reside within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a no-frills transition between two points that works best for travelers who prefer efficiency over long-haul touring.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sargent Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sargent Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sargent Street
3
Turn right onto NH 132
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Park Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 93 South
5
Merge onto I 93
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sargent Street
Turn right onto Sargent Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 132 / Park Street
Turn right onto NH 132 / Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:01 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
17 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
19m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating a mix of roads, specifically the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Mountain Road, and Styles Bridges Highway. With zero highway share, this route relies entirely on local corridors where the pace is controlled and steady. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 13.6 miles along the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, allowing you to settle into a rhythm before encountering the turns closer to your destination. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the curves.
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: 13.6 mi on Senator Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Sargent Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m 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 (Sargent Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 132 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
520 ft
301 ft
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
219 ft
Highest Point
520 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
219 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 13.6 miles on Senator 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 (Sargent Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 132 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 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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