How far is Concord, NH from Gilford, NH?
The driving distance from Concord, NH to Gilford, NH is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Gilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Gilford.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
1778 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Laconia Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn right onto Laconia Bypass
2.9 mi · 3 min · Laconia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11A: Gilford, Laconia
1299 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Gilford Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gilford Avenue
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Turn right onto Belknap Mountain Road
102 m · 10 sec · Belknap Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belknap Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Gilford.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Cloudy near Gilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Gilford?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Concord and 15.4 miles from Gilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Cloudy near Gilford.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Gilford. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.2 km).
#1 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilford
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,278 |
| Coordinates | 43.5475800, -71.4067400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilford (-71.40674, 43.54758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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