How far is East Concord, NH from Wakefield, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Wakefield, NH is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in 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 Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Wakefield.
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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
7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NH Route 11
1052 ft · 19 sec · NH Route 11
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Turn left onto Central Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1603 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Charles Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Charles Street
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Continue on Middleton Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Middleton Road
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Continue on Wolfeboro Road
1627 ft · 40 sec · Wolfeboro Road
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Continue on Farmington Road
2441 ft · 60 sec · Farmington Road
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 153
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 153
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Turn left onto Old White Mountian Highway
1511 ft · 45 sec · Old White Mountian Highway
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Continue on Wakefield Road
5 mi · 10 min · Wakefield Road
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Turn left
53 m · 13 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 Wakefield.
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.
Suncook Valley Road
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
7.38 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from East Concord and 23.1 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Concord and Sunny near Wakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 34.03 mi (54.77 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 Wakefield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 43.5681300, -71.0300700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-71.03007, 43.56813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.18 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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