How far is Concord, NH from Freedom, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Freedom, NH is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
61.92 mi
01h 41m
Flight
48.73 mi
78.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.92 mi
Kilometers
99.65 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freedom
Sat, May 2, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T15:41
Arrive Freedom
Sat, May 2, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Concord
30.9 mi
00h 50m
To Freedom
31 mi
00h 50m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99 m · 5 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    922 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    11.3 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Center Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Green Mountain Road

    1407 ft · 34 sec · Green Mountain Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Eaton Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Freedom Village Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Village Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
28 mi · 45%
Center Street
10.4 mi · 17%
Ossipee Trail
5.29 mi · 9%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 8%
White Mountain Highway
4.21 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 50m from Concord
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Concord and 31 miles from Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.43 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Freedom

Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population1,593
Coordinates43.8123000, -71.0356200
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Freedom (-71.03562, 43.8123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Freedom. The current time is 15:41:47.

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.