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Trip from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

81.2 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Concord, NH

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Downtown Deerfield, NH, NH

Deerfield, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Franconia Notch Parkway, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.2 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.6 miles from Concord, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 81.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 Centre Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH is easy. At 1h 40m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Centre Street

Turn right onto Centre Street

Navigation decision point

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 9 / Loudon Road

Continue onto NH 9 / Loudon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 93 North
3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway

Merge onto I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.

Lancaster

74.1 mi in | ~1h 25m | via US 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 65.2 mi 1h 10m
Franconia Notch Parkway 7.7 mi 12m
US 3 5.2 mi 7m
Gale River Loop Road 1.8 mi 7m
Sen Styles Bridges Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Loudon Road 0.2 mi <1m
Centre Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 65.2 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Deerfield, NH.

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Centre Street

183 ft · 7 sec · Centre Street
3

Continue on NH 9

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 93 North Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 93

16 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway
6

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
7

Continue on I 93

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway
8

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
9

Take the exit onto US 3

5.2 mi · 7 min · US 3
Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto Gale River Loop Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Gale River Loop Road
11

Continue on Gale River Loop Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gale River Loop Road
12

Arrive at destination

Gale River Loop Road

Trip Plan

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 40.6 miles from Concord, NH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.6 miles or 45m 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Concord, NH

This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 65.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.6 mi from Concord, NH · 45m into the drive

Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

41 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

Porter, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.2 miles.

Arriving in Deerfield, NH

The final approach into Deerfield, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deerfield, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.07 one way

$26.14 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.38 $28.77
premium $4.86 $15.55 $31.10
diesel $5.61 $17.93 $35.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.53 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.37 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Concord, NH

Night in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deerfield, NH

Night in Deerfield on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Peru, NY

41 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

5 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 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Franconia Notch Parkway, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 miles from Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH is easy. At 1h 40m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.

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