How far is East Concord, NH from Jefferson, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Jefferson, NH is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Jefferson.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North
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Turn right onto State Route 115
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115
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Continue on Owls Head Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway
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Turn left onto Meadows Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Meadows Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway
44 m · 4 sec · Presidential Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Presidential Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Jefferson.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving East Concord and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from East Concord and 47.8 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around East Concord and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
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 Thornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 81.38 mi (130.97 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 Jefferson
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 44.4189500, -71.4745300 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-71.47453, 44.41895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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