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

The driving distance from Thornton, NH to East Concord, NH is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
51.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
45.5 mi
73.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.44 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Thornton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornton
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive East Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornton
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Thornton
25.6 mi
00h 23m
To East Concord
25.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    34.1 mi · 37 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1805 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street

    1537 ft · 31 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
34.1 mi · 67%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13.6 mi · 27%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.94 mi · 4%
Mountain Road
0.41 mi · 1%
I 93 South
0.38 mi · 1%
NH 132
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
00h 23m from Thornton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Thornton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Thornton and 25.7 miles from East Concord.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Thornton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near East Concord.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.22 km).

Thornton

#1 Thornton

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,553
Coordinates43.8928500, -71.6759100
Altitude184
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: Daniel Webster Highway (-71.675442, 43.892956)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornton and East Concord. The current time is 21:29:33.

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.