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North Conway, NH
Late night in North Conway on Saturday
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Trip from North Conway, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
82 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Conway, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
North Conway to Concord is 82 miles and takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes via Senator Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a local journey that offers a turn-heavy experience, making it a good option for a single-day trip. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing and can easily fit this drive into a day of exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from North Conway, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 82 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 82-mile route. With only an 11% highway share, most of your journey will be on more winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.4 miles along Senator Styles Bridges Highway. This suggests a route that requires constant attention and offers a more engaging driving experience than a typical interstate cruise. You'll likely experience a variety of road types as you navigate through different towns and landscapes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 302; NH 16 / White Mountain Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 82 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 302; NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302; NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Depart onto US 302; NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
41.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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
6
81.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
5
82 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| White Mountain Highway | 13.7 mi | 23m |
| Whittier Highway | 12.2 mi | 22m |
| NH 104 | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Bear Camp Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Page Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Conway, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on US 302; NH 16
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
White Mountain Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 302; NH 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Mountain Road
3
Continue on NH 16
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
White Mountain Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto NH 16; NH 113
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
White Mountain Highway
6
Continue on NH 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chocorua Mtn Highway
7
Turn right onto NH 113
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
8
Turn straight onto Page Hill Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Page Hill Road
9
Turn straight onto NH 113
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chocorua Road
10
Turn left onto NH 113
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamworth Road
11
Turn right onto NH 113
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Whittier Road
12
Turn right onto NH 25; NH 113
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
13
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
14
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
15
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
16
Continue on NH 25
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
17
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on NH 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto NH 104
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on NH 104
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NH 104
Use the right lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 93
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
24
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
25
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
27
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
28
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 82-mile drive taking just over two hours, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for spontaneous stops or to arrive at your destination with ample time. Plan for your fuel costs to be around $13. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye out for convenient spots to stretch your legs, especially given the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive which may require more focus. A good tip is to check your GPS for upcoming turns frequently, as they can come up quickly on this type of route.
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 41 miles from North Conway, NH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 18 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 1h 15m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Conway, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 North Conway, NH
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from North Conway, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Styles Bridges Highway for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from North Conway, NH · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from North Conway, 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
$13.20 one way
$26.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
16 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 7m 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 North Conway, NH to Concord, NH covers 82 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Styles Bridges Highway, White Mountain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from North Conway, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.20 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 82 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 302; NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Conway, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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