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Trip from Concord, NH to Candia, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

27.3 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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 Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Candia, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NH to Candia, NH covers 27.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Centre Street, Loudon Road, I 93 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 27.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Concord, NH to Candia, NH is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NH to Candia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Centre Street
Loudon Road
I 93 South
Everett Turnpike
NH 101 East
NH 43
Old Candia Road
Main Street

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Longest stretch: Centre Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Candia, NH.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Centre Street

184 ft · 7 sec · Centre Street
3

Continue on Loudon Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Loudon Road
4

Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 93 South
5

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
6

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8

Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

0.8 mi · 1 min · NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
9

Merge slight right

5.5 mi · 6 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

0.7 mi · 1 min · NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
11

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 25 sec
12

Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road
13

Turn straight onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
14

Continue on Deerfield Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road
15

Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road
16

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.79 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.84 $9.67
premium $4.86 $5.23 $10.46
diesel $5.61 $6.03 $12.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Afternoon in Concord on Thursday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Candia, NH

Afternoon in Candia on Thursday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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 warmer 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Concord, NH to Candia, NH covers 27.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Loudon Road, I 93 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $4.39 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.
The drive from Concord, NH to Candia, NH is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NH to Candia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NH to Candia, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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