How far is Orford, NH from East Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Orford, NH to East Concord, NH is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
71.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.85 mi
88.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.85 mi
Kilometers
88.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.89 mi
Kilometers
115.69 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Orford
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orford
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive East Concord
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orford
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Orford
35.9 mi
00h 41m
To East Concord
36 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orford and East Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    555 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 10

    1802 ft · 36 sec · Route 10

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 25A

    2.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 25A

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 25A

    2323 ft · 1 min · Route 25A

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 25A

    7.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 25A

  6. 6

    Continue on Orford Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Orford Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    685 ft · 12 sec · Moosilauke Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Rumney Route 25

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Rumney Route 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 25

    904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    108 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Ashland, Concord

    1326 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1805 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street

    1537 ft · 31 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
26.3 mi · 37%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13.6 mi · 19%
State Route 25A
10.1 mi · 14%
Rumney Route 25
7.53 mi · 10%
Orford Road
3.91 mi · 5%
Tenney Mountain Highway
3.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 41m from Orford
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Orford and Sunny near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orford to East Concord?

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Orford and 36 miles from East Concord.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Orford and Sunny near East Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orford and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 54.85 mi (88.27 km).

Orford

#1 Orford

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates43.9053500, -72.1400900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Concord

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

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-72.138699, 43.906321)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.32 $22.64
Premium $4.86 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.00 $15.23 $30.46

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Orford and East Concord. The current time is 21:52:39.

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.