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

The driving distance from Plainfield, NH to East Concord, NH is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
73.82 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.77 mi
73.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.77 mi
Kilometers
73.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.82 mi
Kilometers
118.8 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Sat, May 2, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-05-02T08:10
Arrive East Concord
Sat, May 2, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Plainfield
36.7 mi
00h 38m
To East Concord
37.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°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 Plainfield and East Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 12A

    7.6 mi · 15 min · Route 12A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1709 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street

    625 ft · 12 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 12A
68.2 mi · 92%
Styles Bridges Highway
1.88 mi · 3%
Everett Turnpike
1.71 mi · 2%
I 93 North
0.48 mi · 1%
Mountain Road
0.41 mi · 1%
NH 132
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 12A

Merge slight left

60.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 38m from Plainfield
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 36.7 miles from Plainfield and 37.1 miles from East Concord.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near East Concord.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 45.77 mi (73.66 km).

Plainfield

#1 Plainfield

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,419
Coordinates43.5342400, -72.3562000
Altitude159
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: NH 12A (-72.356352, 43.534297)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 Plainfield and East Concord. The current time is 08:10:25.

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.