How far is East Concord, NH from Franconia, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Franconia, NH is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Franconia.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
611 ft · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
71.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill
851 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road
682 ft · 16 sec · Wallace Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Franconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Franconia?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 38.5 miles from East Concord and 38.5 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 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 Showers near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Plymouth, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 68.85 mi (110.81 km).
#1 East Concord
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 42,605 |
| Coordinates | 43.2420200, -71.5381300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-71.74786, 44.22701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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