How far is Concord, NH from Plainfield, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Plainfield, NH is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.62 mi
01h 30m
Flight
46.88 mi
75.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.62 mi
Kilometers
110.44 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T09:23
Arrive Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 10:53 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
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Concord
34.3 mi
00h 45m
To Plainfield
34.4 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
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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 Plainfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1543 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    978 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Plainfield Road

    7.6 mi · 15 min · Plainfield Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 12A

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Street
59.6 mi · 87%
Plainfield Road
7.63 mi · 11%
South Street
0.59 mi · 1%
NH 12A
0.31 mi
North Main Street
0.29 mi
Pleasant Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Clinton Street

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 45m from Concord
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Concord and 34.4 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.45 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Plainfield

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,419
Coordinates43.5342400, -72.3562000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Plainfield (-72.3562, 43.53424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.79 $21.57
Premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.51
Diesel $6.00 $14.51 $29.03

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 Plainfield. The current time is 09:23:20.

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.