The drive from Madison, NH to East Concord, NH covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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, Whittier Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.11 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
34.5 miles from Madison, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 69 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 14.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near NH 16 / White Mountain Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.8 miles (NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.8 mi into trip|~13m in|NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Turn left onto NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
5
29.7 mi into trip|~53m in|US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
39.1 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
5
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
5
68.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Madison, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.
Concord
39.1 mi in|~1h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi
16m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13.6 mi
15m
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi
22m
NH 104
8.5 mi
13m
Plains Road
5 mi
9m
Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.9 mi
5m
Whittier Street
3.1 mi
6m
Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on this road
153 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NH 113
1.7 mi·4 min·Village Road
3
Turn left onto NH 41
5.0 mi·9 min·Plains Road
4
Turn left onto NH 16
0.3 mi·37 sec·White Mountain Highway
5
Turn right onto NH 25
3.9 mi·5 min·Ossipee Mountain Highway
6
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi·3 min·Bear Camp Highway
7
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi·29 sec·Whittier Road
8
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 25
9
Continue on NH 25
12 mi·22 min·Whittier Highway
10
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi·6 min·Whittier Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on NH 25
0.2 mi·20 sec·Winnipesaukee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi·2 min·Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto NH 104
8.3 mi·12 min·NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NH 104
0.3 mi·34 sec·NH 104
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, ConcordUse the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 93
15 mi·16 min·Styles Bridges Highway
17
Continue on I 93
14 mi·15 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·58 sec
Exit 16Toward NH 132: East Concord
19
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·West Portsmouth Street
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft·4 sec·Mountain Road
21
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi·1 min·Mountain Road
22
Turn left
99 ft·7 sec
23
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 34.5 miles from Madison, NH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madison, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Madison, NH
This is one driving day of about 69 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Madison, 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 14.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Madison, NH
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.11 one way
$22.22 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.22
$24.44
premium
$4.86
$13.21
$26.43
diesel
$5.61
$15.23
$30.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.04
$2.76
EV Truck/SUV
27.6
0
$9.66
$4.42
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Madison, NH
Late night
in Madison on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Concord, NH
Late night
in East Concord on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
17 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 43m 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 Madison, NH to East Concord, NH covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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, Whittier Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Madison, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.11 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 69 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.8 miles (NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Madison, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.
