Origin
Candia, NH
Afternoon in Candia on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Candia, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Candia, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Candia, NH to Concord, NH is 27 miles and takes about 36m via Everett Turnpike, I 93, NH 101, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a drive that's predominantly on major highways, designed for efficient travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip, whether you're connecting between locations or making a day excursion. You'll find it a practical way to cover the distance with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| NH 101 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Deerfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
3
Continue on NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
7
Merge onto NH 101
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
12
Turn left onto NH 9
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 43 / Deerfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43 / Deerfield Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:57 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
10 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on major roads like the Everett Turnpike, I-93, and NH-101. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch on the Everett Turnpike measuring 10.2 miles. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic byways. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently, experiencing the typical flow of New Hampshire's main transportation corridors.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NH 43 / Deerfield Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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