Origin
Concord, NH
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Jefferson, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
97.3 mi
157 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NH to Jefferson, NH covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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, US 3, Franconia Notch Parkway 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 $15.66 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.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 97.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 97.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m 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 (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 74.1 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
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
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
5
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
NH 115 / State Route 115
Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
97.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
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US 2 / Presidential Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Presidential Highway
Navigation decision point
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 Jefferson, 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 |
| US 3 | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Meadows Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| State Route 115 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Owls Head Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| US Route 3 North | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 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 Jefferson, 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
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 3
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NH 115
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 115
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NH 115
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Owls Head Highway
13
Turn left onto NH 115A
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadows Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Presidential Highway
15
Arrive at destination
US 2
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 48.6 miles from Concord, NH, or about 54m 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 54m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 97.3 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 48.6 mi from Concord, NH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.2 miles.
Arriving in Jefferson, NH
The final approach into Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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
$15.66 one way
$31.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.62 | $6.23 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Jefferson, NH
Afternoon in Jefferson on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Lincoln, NH
49 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
18 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
2h 3m 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 Jefferson, NH covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Franconia Notch Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.6 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 $15.66 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 74.1 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Jefferson, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
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