Origin
Concord, NH
Night in Concord on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Amherst, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NH to Amherst, NH covers 29.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, NH 101, Boynton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 29.9 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Amherst, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
11.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| NH 101 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Amherst, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
9
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
11
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
14
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
17
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
18
Turn slight right onto NH 122
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
19
Arrive at destination
NH 122
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Amherst, NH
Night in Amherst on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
12 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
44m 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 Amherst, NH covers 29.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, NH 101, Boynton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.81 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Amherst, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
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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