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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Franklin, NH is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.09 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.09 mi
Kilometers
30.72 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From East Concord
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Franklin
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin

    1220 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highland Mountain Road

    852 ft · 24 sec · Highland Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
14.3 mi · 75%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 8%
Central Street
1.38 mi · 7%
Park Street
0.95 mi · 5%
Mountain Road
0.37 mi · 2%
NH 132
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 15m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 14m from East Concord
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from East Concord and 9.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

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Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.16 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Concord

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

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

#2 Franklin

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA

Population8,753
Coordinates43.4442400, -71.6473000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Franklin (-71.6473, 43.44424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Franklin. The current time is 02:05:02.

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.