How far is Center Harbor, NH from East Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Center Harbor, NH to East Concord, NH is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.06 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.06 mi
Kilometers
70.9 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 PM EDT
Return by in Center Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Harbor
2026-04-18T18:26
Arrive East Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Harbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Center Harbor
22 mi
00h 24m
To East Concord
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center Harbor and East Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Harbor and East Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Bean Road

    3 m · 4 sec · Bean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whittier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Whittier Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1805 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street

    1537 ft · 31 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Harbor and East Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi · 34%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13.6 mi · 31%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 7%
Whittier Highway
1.55 mi · 4%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.12 mi · 3%
Mountain Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 24m from Center Harbor
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Center Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center Harbor to East Concord?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Center Harbor and 22.1 miles from East Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Center Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near East Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanbornton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanbornton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Harbor and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.39 km).

Center Harbor

#1 Center Harbor

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,097
Coordinates43.7098000, -71.4603500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittier Highway (-71.460321, 43.70978)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Harbor and East Concord. The current time is 18:26:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.