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Trip from Concord, NH to Atkinson, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

42.2 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Concord, NH

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town in New Hampshire, USA

Atkinson, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 42.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, I 93, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Concord, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 42.2 miles and takes about 59m, 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 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 10.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 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 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

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 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

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 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
19 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
8
31.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Concord, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.

Boston

11.3 mi in | ~14m | via I 93

Salem

31.8 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
I 93 7.7 mi 9m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway 7.4 mi 8m
Alan B Shepard Highway 4.4 mi 5m
State Route 111 4.2 mi 7m
Main Street 2.1 mi 4m
Salem Road 1.8 mi 3m
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Atkinson, 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 right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
10

Continue on I 93

7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto NH 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on NH 111

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Continue on NH 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on NH 111

4.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 111
16

Turn right onto NH 121

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Stage Road
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on NH 121

2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
18

Turn left onto Leroy Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

Leroy Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Concord, NH · 26m into the drive

town in New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Derry, NH

21 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Hampstead, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Manchester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atkinson, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atkinson, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.79 one way

$13.59 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.47 $14.95
premium $4.86 $8.08 $16.16
diesel $5.61 $9.32 $18.63

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.69 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Late night in Concord on Saturday

Local time

4:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atkinson, NH

Late night in Atkinson on Saturday

Local time

4:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Derry, NH

21 mi in

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

59m 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 Atkinson, NH covers 42.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Everett Turnpike, I 93, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.79 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 10 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

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 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Concord, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.

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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