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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.33 mi
00h 46m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.33 mi
Kilometers
40.76 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strafford
Wed, May 6, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-06T20:57
Arrive Strafford
Wed, May 6, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pittsfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From East Concord
12.7 mi
00h 23m
To Strafford
12.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  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 2 toward East Side Drive

    33 m · 2 sec · East Side Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Side Drive

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Side Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Welch Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New Road

    11 m · 3 sec · New Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tom Berry Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
7.53 mi · 30%
East Side Drive
5.15 mi · 20%
South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 15%
Main Street
2.46 mi · 10%
Dover Road
2.41 mi · 10%
Tom Berry Road
1.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 23m from East Concord
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

20 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

37 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

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#1 East Concord

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

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Strafford. The current time is 20:57:03.

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.