How far is Concord, NH from Bethlehem, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Bethlehem, NH is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
85.69 mi
01h 40m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.69 mi
Kilometers
137.91 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 11, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 11, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-11T16:46
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 11, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Concord
42.9 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
42.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 7 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Loudon Road

    1138 ft · 42 sec · Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Bethlehem.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
73.7 mi · 86%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.79 mi · 3%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
I 93 North
0.22 mi
Loudon Road
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 50m from Concord
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Concord and 42.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Concord and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.84 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,656
Coordinates44.2803400, -71.6881400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Bethlehem (-71.68814, 44.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Bethlehem. The current time is 16:46:26.

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.