Trip from Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Franconia Notch Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 50.8 miles from Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH?

The route from Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

101.5 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 $16.34 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

50.8 miles from Concord, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 101.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH is easy. At 2h 7m with 24% 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 5 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

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
Prospect Street	6.3 mi	9m
US Route 3 North	6.1 mi	8m
Twin Mountain Road	2.3 mi	4m
Lancaster Road	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 Lancaster, 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

6.1 mi · 8 min · US Route 3 North

Use the left lane.

11

Continue on US 3

2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

12

Continue on US 3; NH 142; NH 116

467 ft · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

13

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

14

Continue on US 3

6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

15

Continue on US 2; US 3

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

16

Arrive at destination

US 2; US 3

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 50.8 miles from Concord, NH, or about 56m 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 22 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.8 miles or 56m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lancaster, 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 101.5 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 50.8 mi from Concord, NH · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NH

51 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

Bristol, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.8 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 Lancaster, NH

The final approach into Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, NH.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, New Hampshire

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

2.1 mi

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

2.2 mi

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 65.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 101.5

Lancaster, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.8

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.5

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 14.5

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 36.3

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.34 one way

$32.68 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$17.98	$35.96
premium	$4.86	$19.44	$38.87
diesel	$5.61	$22.41	$44.82

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: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Concord, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lancaster, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2 Tesla: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.5	$10.66	$4.87
Efficient EV	25.4	$8.88	$4.06
EV Truck/SUV	40.6	$14.21	$6.50

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Evening in Concord on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lancaster, NH

Evening in Lancaster on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Lincoln, NH

51 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 7m 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 Lancaster, NH covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 50.8 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 $16.34 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 Lancaster, NH is easy. At 2h 7m with 24% 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.

The route from Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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