The drive from Concord, NH to Alstead, NH covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Route 123 North, Keene Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on US 202.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 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.
Midpoint
27 miles from Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 39m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 53.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 202 and Route 123 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 202.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and Route 123 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 10 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; near the start (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|NH 13 / Clinton Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
near mile 53.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.68 one way
$17.35 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$9.55
$19.09
premium
$4.86
$10.32
$20.64
diesel
$5.61
$11.90
$23.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.2
0
$5.66
$2.59
Efficient EV
13.5
0
$4.72
$2.16
EV Truck/SUV
21.6
0
$7.55
$3.45
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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Concord, NH
Night
in Concord on Friday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alstead, NH
Night
in Alstead on Friday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Concord, NH to Alstead, NH covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Route 123 North, Keene Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.68 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 is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Alstead, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Keene along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
