How far is Bristol, NH from Concord, NH?
The driving distance from Bristol, NH to Concord, NH is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town located in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Concord.
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Start on Pleasant Street
31 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Summer Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street
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Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1522 ft · 24 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices
1081 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Loudon Road
880 ft · 19 sec · Loudon Road
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Continue on Centre Street
68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left
23 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Concord?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Bristol and 18.5 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Tilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tilton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Concord. Straight-line distance: 28.29 mi (45.53 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,156 |
| Coordinates | 43.5911900, -71.7367500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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