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Trip from Wolfeboro, NH to Bartlett, 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 30m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Wolfeboro, NH, NH

Wolfeboro, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Bartlett, NH, NH

Bartlett, NH

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

Wolfeboro to Bartlett is 53.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via White Mountain Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that requires your attention. With a total duration under two hours, this is a straightforward trip ideal for a single day. Plan for a simple journey connecting two points within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

26.7 miles from Wolfeboro, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
White Mountain Highway 28.2 mi 48m
Center Street 10.4 mi 15m
Crawford Notch Road 5.6 mi 9m
White Mountain Road 3.8 mi 6m
Chocorua Mtn Highway 3.3 mi 5m
Main Street 2 mi 4m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: White Mountain Highway — 28.2 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolfeboro, NH and Bartlett, NH.

1

Start on NH 28

168 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto NH 28

9.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street
3

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

100 ft · 1 sec · Center Street
4

Continue on NH 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Center Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto NH 16

14 mi · 23 min · White Mountain Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on NH 16

3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
7

Continue on NH 16

7.1 mi · 10 min · White Mountain Highway
8

Continue on NH 16; NH 113

1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
9

Turn left onto NH 16

2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
10

Continue on US 302; NH 16

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 302; NH 16

4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 302; NH 16

3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
13

Continue on US 302; NH 16

5.6 mi · 9 min · Crawford Notch Road
14

Continue on US 302

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
15

Turn right

106 ft · 7 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour 30 minute duration, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive with ample time for activities in Bartlett. There are no designated stops mentioned, so feel free to make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated fuel cost is $9, suggesting you'll be covering the distance without needing to refuel extensively, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to the numerous turns, as this route is described as turn-heavy.

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 26.7 miles from Wolfeboro, NH, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 12 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 26.7 miles or 42m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wolfeboro, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wolfeboro, NH

This is one driving day of about 53.4 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Wolfeboro, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on White Mountain Highway for about 28.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Madison, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, NH

27 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

Ossipee, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tamworth, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Wolfeboro, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.4 — 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 | NH 28 / Center Street

Turn right onto NH 28 / Center Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | NH 28 / Center Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 / Center Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | NH 16 / White Mountain Highway

At end of road, turn left onto NH 16 / White Mountain Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
36.3 mi into trip | ~58m in | NH 16 / White Mountain Highway

Turn left onto NH 16 / White Mountain Highway

Navigation decision point

3
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.60 one way

$17.19 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.46 $18.92
premium $4.86 $10.23 $20.45
diesel $5.61 $11.79 $23.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 16, 2026

Origin

Wolfeboro, NH

Night in Wolfeboro on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, NH

Night in Bartlett on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Madison, NH

27 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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 30m 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, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.2 miles along White Mountain Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. The road's personality will likely involve navigating through towns and potentially more winding sections as you progress toward Bartlett. This is not a high-speed interstate cruise, but rather a more engaged driving experience.

Only 0% 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: 28.2 mi on White Mountain Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 early in the drive near NH 28 / Center Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Bartlett, NH is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 28 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (NH 28 / Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.4 miles (NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on White Mountain 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 28 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (NH 28 / Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.4 miles (NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartlett, 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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