Trip from Tamworth, NH to East Concord, NH

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

60.6 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Tamworth, NH, NH

Tamworth, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Tamworth to East Concord, expect a straightforward 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations along the way. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region of New Hampshire, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your drive. It is a practical, manageable transit that connects two local hubs without the hassle of a multi-day commitment. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive provides a reliable connection across the state.

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

30.3 miles from Tamworth, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 15% of this 60.6-mile trip consists of highway travel, so don't anticipate a monotonous interstate grind. Instead, you will navigate primarily on local roads, including the Whittier Highway and the Styles Bridges Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Styles Bridges Highway, covering 14.9 miles of the total distance. Because the route relies so heavily on local roads, the driving environment remains dynamic and requires your full attention compared to a standard high-speed commute.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

771 ft 310 ft

Total Climb

621 ft

Total Descent

832 ft

Highest Point

771 ft

~32.9 mi in

Elevation Range

460 ft

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 early in the drive near Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 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: near the start (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
21.4 mi into trip | ~39m 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
30.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | NH 132 / Mountain Road

Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Tamworth, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.

Concord

30.8 mi in | ~54m

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
Whittier Street 3.1 mi 6m
Bear Camp Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Tamworth Road 2 mi 4m
Daniel Webster Highway 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 14.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tamworth, NH and East Concord, NH.

1

Start on Main Street

18 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
2

Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street

169 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto NH 113

2.0 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road
4

Turn right onto NH 113

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Whittier Road
5

Turn right onto NH 25; NH 113

0.2 mi · 17 sec · 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 none lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord Use 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 16 Toward 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

Because this is a relatively short 1-hour and 29-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops to complete the 60.6-mile distance, but being prepared for the frequent turns along the local highways is essential for a smooth arrival. Since the fuel cost is quite low at $10, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Tamworth to avoid any mid-trip errands. Pay close attention to the transitions between the Whittier Highway and the Styles Bridges Highway to ensure you stay on the correct path. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to reach East Concord quickly while maintaining a relaxed pace throughout the drive.

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 30.3 miles from Tamworth, NH, or about 54m 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 60.6 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.3 miles or 54m 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 17m

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 Tamworth, 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 Tamworth, NH

This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tamworth, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 30.3 mi from Tamworth, NH · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

30 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Tamworth, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East 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

$9.70 one way

$19.40 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $10.63 $21.27
premium $4.83 $11.52 $23.04
diesel $5.64 $13.46 $26.93

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: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.30 $2.42
EV Truck/SUV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tamworth, NH

Late night in Tamworth on Monday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Concord, NH

Late night in East Concord on Monday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 29m 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 Tamworth, NH to East Concord, NH covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 30.3 miles from Tamworth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.70 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 60.6 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: near the start (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tamworth, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 310 ft to 771 ft elevation with about 621 ft of total climbing.

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