How far is East Concord, NH from Strafford, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Strafford, NH is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Strafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Strafford.
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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 2 toward East Side Drive
33 m · 2 sec · East Side Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East Side Drive
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Side Drive
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Take the ramp left
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Loudon Road
904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road
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Continue on Dover Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn right onto South Barnstead Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Welch Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road
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Turn left onto New Road
11 m · 3 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto Tom Berry Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road
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Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road
151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Strafford.
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.
South Barnstead Road
Turn right onto South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Concord and Rain Showers near Strafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Strafford?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from East Concord and 12.7 miles from Strafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Concord and Rain Showers near Strafford.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 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 Strafford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,235 |
| Coordinates | 43.3270300, -71.1842300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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