How far is East Concord, NH from Orford, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Orford, NH is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Orford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Orford.
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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
40.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25, NH 3A: Plymouth, Rumney
1961 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Moosilauke Road
92 m · 7 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Turn straight onto Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Rumney Route 25
7.5 mi · 12 min · Rumney Route 25
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Moosilauke Road
685 ft · 12 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Turn left onto Orford Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Orford Road
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Continue on State Route 25A
7.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 25A
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Continue on Route 25A
2323 ft · 1 min · Route 25A
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Continue on State Route 25A
2.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 25A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 10
1802 ft · 41 sec · Route 10
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
555 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Orford.
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
40.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving East Concord and Areas Of Frost near Orford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Orford?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from East Concord and 36 miles from Orford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Concord and Areas Of Frost near Orford.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Orford. Straight-line distance: 54.85 mi (88.27 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 Orford
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 43.9053500, -72.1400900 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orford (-72.14009, 43.90535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
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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