Drive Time
55m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Gül Işık
The drive from Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH covers 40.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, NH 104, Bristol Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 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
20.1 miles from Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left toward NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NH 104
Lane positioning matters here
Between Concord, NH and Alexandria, NH, road signs point toward New Hampton, Bristol and Nh Fish & Game.
New Hampton
Bristol
Nh Fish & Game
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 29.5 mi | 32m |
| NH 104 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Bristol Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plumer Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Town Pound Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Thissell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Alexandria, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on NH 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn left onto NH 104
Continue on NH 104; NH 3A
Continue on NH 3A
Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road
Continue on Plumer Hill Road
Continue on Thissell Road
Turn right onto Town Pound Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 40.3 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 40.3 miles and 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Concord, NH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Concord on Saturday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
20 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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