How far is East Concord, NH from Bethlehem, NH?

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Bethlehem, NH is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
83.98 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.13 mi
116.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.13 mi
Kilometers
116.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.16 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Sun, May 3, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-02T22:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East 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 East Concord
42 mi
00h 49m
To Bethlehem
42 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow 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 East Concord and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street

    611 ft · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
71.9 mi · 86%
Styles Bridges Highway
8.48 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.79 mi · 3%
Mountain Road
0.37 mi
US 302 East
0.21 mi
West Portsmouth Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

71.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 49m from East Concord
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 42 miles from East Concord and 42 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 72.13 mi (116.08 km).

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#1 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,656
Coordinates44.2803400, -71.6881400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Bethlehem (-71.68814, 44.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.19 $26.39
Premium $4.86 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $6.00 $17.75 $35.50

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:11:08.

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.