How far is Freedom, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Freedom, NH to Concord, NH is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.03 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.73 mi
78.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.82 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Sat, May 2, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-05-02T14:30
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Freedom
31.3 mi
00h 40m
To Concord
30.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Freedom and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freedom and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1080 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Loon Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Loon Lake Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Porter Road

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Porter Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1437 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Center Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 28

    9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    121 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    17.7 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
26.8 mi · 43%
Center Street
10.4 mi · 17%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 12%
Ossipee Trail
6.6 mi · 11%
White Mountain Highway
3.93 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

17.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 40m from Freedom
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freedom and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freedom to Concord?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 31.3 miles from Freedom and 30.8 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Freedom and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Concord. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.43 km).

Freedom

#1 Freedom

Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population1,593
Coordinates43.8123000, -71.0356200
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-71.035366, 43.812409)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom and Concord. The current time is 14:30:57.

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.