How far is Wakefield, NH from East Concord, NH?
The driving distance from Wakefield, NH to East Concord, NH is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire (United States)
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and East Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and East Concord.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Wakefield Road
5 mi · 10 min · Wakefield Road
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Continue on Old White Mountian Highway
1511 ft · 44 sec · Old White Mountian Highway
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Turn right onto Middleton Hill Road
80 m · 8 sec · Middleton Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 153
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 153
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Farmington Road
2441 ft · 60 sec · Farmington Road
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Continue on Wolfeboro Road
1627 ft · 40 sec · Wolfeboro Road
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Continue on Middleton Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Middleton Road
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Continue on Charles Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Charles Street
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Continue on Main Street
1603 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto NH Route 11
1052 ft · 22 sec · NH Route 11
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Side Drive
1846 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Side Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Side Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Road
26 m · 2 sec · Mountain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road
1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left
30 m · 7 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 Wakefield and East Concord.
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.
Suncook Valley Road
Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
7.38 mi · 00h 11m
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield to East Concord?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 22.9 miles from Wakefield and 31.9 miles from East Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wakefield and Mostly Sunny near East Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 34.03 mi (54.77 km).
#1 Wakefield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 43.5681300, -71.0300700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Concord
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 42,605 |
| Coordinates | 43.2420200, -71.5381300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
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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