How far is Concord, NH from Bridgewater, NH?
The driving distance from Concord, NH to Bridgewater, NH is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Bridgewater.
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Start on the route
23 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Centre Street
56 m · 7 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Loudon Road
1138 ft · 42 sec · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 North
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
16.3 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1733 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lake Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Mayhew Turnpike
1715 ft · 40 sec · Mayhew Turnpike
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Turn left onto Whittemore Point Road South
71 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Point Road South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whittemore Point Road South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Bridgewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Concord and Light Rain near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 20.3 miles from Concord and 20.3 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around Concord and Light Rain near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton
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 Sanbornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 31.36 mi (50.47 km).
#1 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 43.6384100, -71.7364700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-71.73647, 43.63841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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