How far is Franconia, NH from Concord, CA?
The driving distance from Franconia, NH to Concord, CA is about 3094.9 miles (4980.7 km), with a travel time of about 56h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2611.8 miles (4203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 112h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Concord.
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Start on Easton Road
27 m · 8 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2505 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Continue on Route 117
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on West End Road
2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dartmouth College Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1506 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North
731 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Mill Street
2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 302
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 302
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Turn left onto I 91
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodstock, Rutland
1784 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto Quechee Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quechee Main Street
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Turn left onto Waterman Hill Road
67 m · 8 sec · Waterman Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterman Hill Road
811 ft · 31 sec · Waterman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on East Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Woodstock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
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Continue on The Green
1195 ft · 41 sec · The Green
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Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
23.2 mi · 37 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
567 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
25.2 mi · 32 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Route 4
9.6 mi · 13 min · US Route 4
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Continue on Whitehall Road
535 ft · 11 sec · Whitehall Road
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Continue on George Street
1146 ft · 28 sec · George Street
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Turn right onto Anne Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · Anne Street
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Turn left onto State Route 9
1.2 km · 2 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Gurney Lane
1026 ft · 21 sec · Gurney Lane
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Take the exit left toward I 87 South
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
1714 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
115 m · 12 sec · US 9
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Continue on US 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
254.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on AMVETS Memorial Highway
100.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
144.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
82 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
580.6 mi · 9 hr 35 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
632.7 mi · 10 hr 37 min
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
6.9 mi · 8 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Pass Road, Taylor Boulevard
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Sunvalley Boulevard
764 ft · 28 sec · Sunvalley Boulevard
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Continue on Willow Pass Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Willow Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia and Concord.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
633 mi · 10h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Franconia and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Concord?
The road trip is about 3094.9 miles (4980.7 km) and usually takes 56h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1525.7 miles from Franconia and 1569.2 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2611.8 miles (4203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 483.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $468.95 one way or $937.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 970.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Franconia and Concord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franconia and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Concord. Straight-line distance: 2611.78 mi (4203.26 km).
#1 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4981 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 103h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 77h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 61h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 51h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 44h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 38h 36m |
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 | $4.29 | $468.95 | $937.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $533.38 | $1,066.76 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $582.85 | $1,165.71 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $693.70 | $1,387.40 |
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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