Origin
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Thursday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Bow, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Bow, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Concord, NH to Bow, NH covers 9.1 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Bow Center Road, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.46 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from East Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Bow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward Bow
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
White Rock Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 East Concord, NH to Bow, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
White River Junction Vermont
5.6 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Bow, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 89
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1
Toward Bow
12
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Street
13
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
14
Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
15
Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
16
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
17
Arrive at destination
White Rock Hill 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 4.6 miles from East Concord, NH, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 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 9 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bow, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving East Concord, NH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 9.1 miles and 15m.
At 9.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 2.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from East Concord, NH · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bow, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bow, 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
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Everett Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bow, NH
Late night in Bow on Thursday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
16 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
15m 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 Bow, NH covers 9.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Bow Center Road, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 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 $1.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Bow, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
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