Origin
Andover, NH
Afternoon in Andover on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Andover, NH to Concord, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andover, NH
Ezequiel Barroso
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Andover, NH to Concord, NH covers 23.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 4, Old Turnpike Road, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Andover, NH to Concord, NH covers 23.4 miles and takes about 38m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 4; NH 11 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (US 4 / King Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 4 / King Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4 / King Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 93 South
6
23 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 4 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Boyce Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 4
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andover, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on North Street
114 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto US 4; NH 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
5
Continue on US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
9
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
11
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
12
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
15
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
16
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Concord, NH
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Andover, NH to Concord, NH covers 23.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 4, Old Turnpike Road, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Andover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (US 4 / King Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Andover, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
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