Trip from Alstead, NH to Concord, NH

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

54.3 mi

87 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Concord, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alstead, NH to Concord, NH covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 123 North, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.1 miles from Alstead, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Alstead, NH to Concord, NH covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Franklin Pierce Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 51.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.4 miles (NH 13 / Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward NH 13: Concord

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 2 Toward NH 13: Concord

51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | NH 13 / Clinton Street

Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street

Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Centre Street

Turn right onto Centre Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Franklin Pierce Highway	16.3 mi	22m
Route 123 North	7.4 mi	14m
I 89	6 mi	6m
Keene Road	5.7 mi	8m
NH Route 123	4.8 mi	12m
Forest Road	4.7 mi	11m
Route 9	2.3 mi	3m
West Main Street	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Franklin Pierce Highway — 16.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alstead, NH and Concord, NH.

Start on NH 12A; NH 123

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mechanic Street

Continue on NH 12A; NH 123

4.7 mi · 11 min · Forest Road

Continue on NH 123

4.8 mi · 12 min · NH Route 123

At end of road, turn right onto NH 10; NH 123

273 ft · 6 sec · Dartmouth College Road

Continue on NH 10; NH 123

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 10

Turn left onto NH 123

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Telephone Road

Turn slight left onto NH 123

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Forest Road East

Continue on NH 123

7.4 mi · 14 min · Route 123 North

At end of road, turn left onto NH 9

2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9

Continue on NH 9

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Turn straight onto NH 9

16 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 89

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 2 Toward NH 13: Concord

Keep slight right at fork

251 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto NH 13

1.8 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto NH 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 202; NH 9

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Pleasant Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North State Street

Turn right onto Centre Street

486 ft · 14 sec · Centre Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right

74 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 27.1 miles from Alstead, NH, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 54.3 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.1 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alstead, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alstead, NH

This is one driving day of about 54.3 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alstead, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 16.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Alstead, NH · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

27 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Alstead, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Concord, NH

The final approach into Concord, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.69 one way

$17.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$9.53	$19.06
premium	$4.83	$10.32	$20.64
diesel	$5.64	$12.06	$24.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.3	$5.70	$2.61
Efficient EV	13.6	$4.75	$2.17
EV Truck/SUV	21.7	$7.60	$3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Alstead, NH

Late night in Alstead on Monday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Chance Light Rain

S 5 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NH

Late night in Concord on Monday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Light Rain

S 5 to 10 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alstead, NH to Concord, NH covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 123 North, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Alstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Alstead, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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