Trip from Freedom, NH to East Concord, NH

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

62.4 mi

100 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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

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East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Freedom to East Concord, NH, prepare for a 62.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the entire distance, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, the pace is steady and deliberate. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in the familiar character of the region throughout your transit.

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

31.2 miles from Freedom, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Freedom toward East Concord. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should be prepared for constant steering and frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route utilizes Freedom Village Road, Eaton Road, and Green Mountain Road, keeping you on back-country infrastructure for the full duration. Without any major highway stretches, the experience behind the wheel is technical and requires your full attention. This is a classic local transit experience that favors winding, smaller roads over high-speed travel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NH 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NH 25 / Porter Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.5 miles (NH 25 / Porter Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (NH 28 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | NH 25 / Porter Road

At end of road, turn right onto NH 25 / Porter Road

Navigation decision point

22.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | NH 28 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

60 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward NH 132: East Side Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 2 Toward NH 132: East Side Drive

60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | NH 132 / East Side Drive

Turn right onto NH 132 / East Side Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 28	17.8 mi	27m
Center Street	10.4 mi	15m
State Route 28	9 mi	13m
Ossipee Trail	6.3 mi	9m
White Mountain Highway	3.9 mi	6m
I 393	3.1 mi	4m
Main Street	2.5 mi	5m
Dover Road	2.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: NH 28 — 17.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Elm Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Loon Lake Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Loon Lake Road

At end of road, turn right onto NH 25

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Porter Road

Continue on NH 25

6.3 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto NH 16

3.9 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway

Turn right onto NH 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Center Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

109 ft · 1 sec · Center Street

Continue on NH 28

9.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto NH 28

2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on NH 28

9.0 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

398 ft · 11 sec · NH 28

Continue on NH 28

18 mi · 27 min · NH 28

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Main Street

2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 393; US 4; US 202

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec

Exit 2 Toward NH 132: East Side Drive

Turn right onto NH 132

1.7 mi · 4 min · East Side Drive

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto NH 132

86 ft · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Continue on NH 132

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road

Turn left

99 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Because there are no designated stops on this 62.4-mile route, ensure you are fueled up and ready to go before you leave, as you will be relying on local roads that may have fewer service options than a major interstate. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, try to travel during daylight hours to better navigate the local road network safely. Keeping your $10 fuel budget in mind, a quick check of your tank before heading out from Freedom will provide peace of mind for the duration of the 1-hour and 42-minute trek.

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 31.2 miles from Freedom, NH, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 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 62.4 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.2 miles or 50m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Freedom, 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 Freedom, NH

This is one driving day of about 62.4 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Freedom, 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 NH 28 for about 17.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.2 mi from Freedom, NH · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

31 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Freedom, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Concord, NH

The final approach into East Concord, 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 East Concord, 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

$9.99 one way

$19.98 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$10.95	$21.90
premium	$4.83	$11.86	$23.72
diesel	$5.64	$13.86	$27.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.7	$6.55	$3.00
Efficient EV	15.6	$5.46	$2.50
EV Truck/SUV	25	$8.74	$3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Freedom, NH

Late night in Freedom on Monday

Local time

1:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Concord, NH

Late night in East Concord on Monday

Local time

1:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 42m 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 Freedom, NH to East Concord, NH covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 28, Center Street, State Route 28. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Freedom, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.99 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 route from Freedom, NH to East Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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