The drive from Plainfield, NH to Concord, NH covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Route 12A, Clinton Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58 miles on I 89.
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 Plainfield, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 69 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Route 12A. The longest continuous stretch is about 58 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 58 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Route 12A. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 65.9 miles in.
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 10 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 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.1 miles (NH 13 / Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
65.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward NH 13: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward NH 13: Concord
5
66 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|NH 13 / Clinton Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
68.5 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
58 mi
1h 6m
Route 12A
7.6 mi
15m
Clinton Street
1.8 mi
4m
South Street
0.6 mi
1m
North State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Centre Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 58 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 12A
7.6 mi·15 min·Route 12A
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
3
Merge onto I 89
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 89
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 2Toward NH 13: Concord
5
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft·6 sec
6
Turn right onto NH 13
1.8 mi·4 min·Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi·1 min·South Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.1 mi·22 sec·Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto North State Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·North State Street
10
Turn right onto Centre Street
486 ft·14 sec·Centre Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
74 ft·12 sec
12
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 Plainfield, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 46m 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 14m
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 Plainfield, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plainfield, NH
This is one driving day of about 69 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Plainfield, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Plainfield, NH
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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
Plainfield, NH
Morning
in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NH
Morning
in Concord on Friday
Local time
7:03 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
13 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 30m 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 Plainfield, NH to Concord, NH covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Route 12A, Clinton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Plainfield, 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 10 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 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.1 miles (NH 13 / Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plainfield, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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