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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Bow, NH is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.12 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.62 mi
12.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.62 mi
Kilometers
12.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.12 mi
Kilometers
14.67 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bow
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-15T23:17
Arrive Bow
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Concord
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From East Concord
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Bow
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
70°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1087 ft · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    83 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bow

    1070 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Street

    978 ft · 28 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Logging Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bow Center Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

    68 m · 17 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road

    51 m · 5 sec · White Rock Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Rock Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
186.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 28%
Bow Center Road
1.82 mi · 20%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
1.42 mi · 16%
Logging Hill Road
0.83 mi · 9%
Styles Bridges Highway
0.75 mi · 8%
I 89 North
0.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

2.51 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 07m from East Concord
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Concord and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from East Concord and 4.5 miles from Bow.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Concord and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Bow.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Bow. Straight-line distance: 7.62 mi (12.26 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
Bow

#2 Bow

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Population8,063
Coordinates43.1320300, -71.5492400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Bow (-71.54924, 43.13203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Bow. The current time is 23:17:23.

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.