Origin
Wolfeboro, NH
Morning in Wolfeboro on Friday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wolfeboro, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolfeboro, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Concord, NH covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 28, State Route 28, I 393 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.8 miles on NH 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 39.7 miles, with most of the trip on NH 28 and State Route 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.8 miles on NH 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 28 and State Route 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near NH 28.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (NH 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
34 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 393; US 4; US 202
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 17.8 mi | 27m |
| State Route 28 | 9 mi | 13m |
| I 393 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 202 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 17.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfeboro, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 28
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 28
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 28
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 28
4
Continue on NH 28
18 mi
·
27 min
·
NH 28
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
8
Continue on I 393; US 202
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 393; US 202
9
Turn straight onto US 202
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 202
10
Turn left onto US 3; US 202
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
11 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Wolfeboro, NH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Wolfeboro, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Concord on Friday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Wolfeboro, NH to Concord, NH covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 28, State Route 28, I 393. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Wolfeboro, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (NH 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Wolfeboro, 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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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