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Trip from Plainfield, NH to East Concord, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Plainfield, NH, NH

Plainfield, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Plainfield, NH to East Concord, NH covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.83 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

36.7 miles from Plainfield, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 73.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Route 12A. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.3 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 14 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 60.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Route 12A. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
7.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 89

Merge onto I 89

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | NH 3A / Route 3-A

Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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
73.1 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | NH 132 / Mountain Road

Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 60.3 mi 1h 10m
Route 12A 7.6 mi 15m
Styles Bridges Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Everett Turnpike 1.7 mi 2m
Mountain Road 0.4 mi 1m
Route 3-A 0.3 mi <1m
West Portsmouth Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 60.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, NH and East 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

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 89
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on NH 3A

420 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 93 North
7

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Continue on I 93

1.9 mi · 2 min · Styles Bridges Highway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 16 Toward NH 132: East Concord
10

Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West Portsmouth Street
11

Enter roundabout onto NH 132

199 ft · 4 sec · Mountain Road
12

Continue on NH 132

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road
13

Turn left

99 ft · 7 sec
14

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 36.7 miles from Plainfield, NH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 16 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 49m 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 19m

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 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 73.5 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 60.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Plainfield, NH · 49m into the drive

town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grantham, NH

37 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

Lebanon, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grantham, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Plainfield, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.3 miles.

Arriving in East Concord, NH

The final approach into East Concord, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

New Thailand Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16036788241

Visit website

Three Tomatoes Trattoria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lebanon, New Hampshire

0.8 mi

The Fort at Exit 18

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lebanon, New Hampshire

1.3 mi

New Thailand Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16036788241

Visit website

Three Tomatoes Trattoria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.5

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+16034481711

Visit website

The Fort at Exit 18

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 10.5

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16034485512

Visit website

Yama Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–8 pm

+16032985477

Visit website

Four Aces Diner

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16032985515

Visit website

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine and Sushi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.5

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16034486776

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 5.2

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16032986991

Visit website

SNAX RESTAURANT

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16034481052

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 68.2

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.2

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cornish, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+16036752175

Visit website

American Precision Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Windsor, Vermont

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18026745781

Visit website

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

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.83 one way

$23.66 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.02 $26.04
premium $4.86 $14.07 $28.15
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Everett Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Evening in Plainfield on Friday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Concord, NH

Evening in East Concord on Friday

Local time

8:27 PM

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

15 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 35m 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 East Concord, NH covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, Route 12A, Styles Bridges Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.7 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 $11.83 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 is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Plainfield, NH to East Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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