How far is Concord, NH from Franconia, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Franconia, NH is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
78.67 mi
01h 30m
Flight
71.18 mi
114.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.18 mi
Kilometers
114.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.67 mi
Kilometers
126.6 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franconia
Sat, May 2, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T04:44
Arrive Franconia
Sat, May 2, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
39.3 mi
00h 45m
To Franconia
39.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill

    851 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road

    682 ft · 16 sec · Wallace Hill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
69.4 mi · 88%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 10%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
I 93 North
0.22 mi
Loudon Road
0.22 mi
NH 18
0.16 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 45m from Concord
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Franconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 39.3 miles from Concord and 39.3 miles from Franconia.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Franconia. Straight-line distance: 71.18 mi (114.55 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Franconia

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,116
Coordinates44.2270100, -71.7478600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Franconia (-71.74786, 44.22701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Franconia. The current time is 04:44:14.

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.