How far is Plainfield, NH from Concord, NH?
The driving distance from Plainfield, NH to Concord, NH is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Concord.
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Start on Route 12A
7.6 mi · 15 min · Route 12A
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Take the ramp right
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
58 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Concord
987 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto South Street
3173 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
582 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
1616 ft · 53 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
148 m · 15 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right
23 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 Plainfield and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Route 12A
Merge slight left
58 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Concord?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Plainfield and 37.2 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near New London
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 New London.
Claremont
Windsor station
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Concord. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.45 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342400, -72.3562000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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