Origin
Jefferson, NH
Afternoon in Jefferson on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
97.4 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
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 Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH covers 97.4 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, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.8 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.68 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
48.7 miles from Jefferson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 97.4 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 (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 97.4 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.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.8 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 NH 115A / Meadows Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 2h 3m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 115A / Meadows Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 3 / US Route 3 North): Navigation decision point; at 97 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 115A / Meadows Road
Turn left onto NH 115A / Meadows Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 3 / US Route 3 North
At end of road, turn left onto US 3 / US Route 3 North
Navigation decision point
6
97 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
4
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn right onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Navigation decision point
5
97.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 50.8 mi | 54m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| US 3 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Meadows Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| State Route 115 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Owls Head Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| US Route 3 South | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 50.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on US 2
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
Presidential Highway
2
Turn left onto NH 115A
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadows Road
3
Turn right onto NH 115
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Owls Head Highway
4
Continue on NH 115
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 115
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 North
6
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
US Route 3 South
7
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 South
8
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
9
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
US 3
10
Continue on I 93
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
14
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
15
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 48.7 miles from Jefferson, NH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jefferson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Jefferson, NH
This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Jefferson, 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 50.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Jefferson, NH · 1h 9m 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 48.7 miles from Jefferson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NH
The final approach into 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 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
$15.68 one way
$31.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
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: 34.1 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 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $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
Concord, NH
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 warmer 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 Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH covers 97.4 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, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Jefferson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.68 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 Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 2h 3m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 115A / Meadows Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 3 / US Route 3 North): Navigation decision point; at 97 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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