Origin
East Concord, NH
Afternoon in East Concord on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH covers 39 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Road | — | — |
| West Portsmouth Street | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| NH 104 | — | — |
| NH 132 South | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| Mayhew Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mountain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Bridgewater, NH.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Mountain Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street
16 ft
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 93 North, US 4 West
6
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
8
Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
9
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
10 min
10
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on Lake Street
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lake Street
12
Continue on Mayhew Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mayhew Turnpike
13
Turn left onto Whittemore Point Road South
233 ft
·
10 sec
·
Whittemore Point Road South
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from East Concord, NH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgewater, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bridgewater, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Bridgewater, NH
Afternoon in Bridgewater on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH covers 39 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, I 93 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from East Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 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 East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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