Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Lincoln, NH to Concord, NH covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.4 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.21 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.9 miles from Lincoln, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 63.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 around 0.1 miles in near NH 112 / Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lincoln, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 112 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto NH 112 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 46.4 mi | 49m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kancamagus Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NH and Concord, NH.
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.
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 63.8 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 36m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NH
This is one driving day of about 63.8 miles and 1h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Lincoln, NH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 63.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Lincoln, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
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: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Concord on Saturday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
32 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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