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Trip from Concord, NH to Newmarket, NH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

23.3 mi

37 km

Drive Score

7/10

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 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

Newmarket, NH

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Trip Overview

This brief 23.3-mile drive from Concord, NH, to Newmarket, NH, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 35 minutes. The journey primarily utilizes I-89, Clinton Street, and Newmarket Road, offering a straightforward path through New Hampshire's Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is an efficient way to travel between these two points. The highway-focused profile means you’ll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it a quick and practical trip.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this 23.3-mile trip, with 80% of the route on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles on I-89, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. As you transition from I-89 to Clinton Street and then Newmarket Road, you'll experience a shift from interstate speeds to more local road conditions, though the overall feel remains efficient and direct.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

626 ft 291 ft

Total Climb

452 ft

Total Descent

117 ft

Highest Point

626 ft

~23.3 mi in

Elevation Range

335 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Clinton Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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
20.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford

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

Exit 9 Toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford

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 Newmarket, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Bradford along the way.

Bradford

20.7 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 17.7 mi 20m
Clinton Street 1.6 mi 3m
Newmarket Road 1.3 mi 5m
State Route 103 1 mi 1m
South Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Pleasant Street 0.2 mi <1m
Centre Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 17.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Centre Street

183 ft · 9 sec · Centre Street
3

Turn right onto US 3; US 202

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto US 202; NH 9

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto NH 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Street
6

Turn right onto NH 13

1.6 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
8

Merge onto I 89

18 mi · 20 min · I 89
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 9 Toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford
10

Keep slight right at fork

164 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn right onto NH 103

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 103
12

Turn left onto Newmarket Road

417 ft · 16 sec · Newmarket Road
13

Continue on Newmarket Road

1.3 mi · 4 min · Newmarket Road
14

Arrive at destination

Newmarket Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.75 one way

$7.50 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.13 $8.25
premium $4.86 $4.46 $8.92
diesel $5.61 $5.14 $10.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Night in Concord on Thursday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Light Rain

S 5 to 10 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Destination

Newmarket, NH

Night in Newmarket on Thursday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°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

6 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

35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Newmarket, NH covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Clinton Street, Newmarket 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 11.6 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 $3.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Newmarket, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Bradford along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 291 ft to 626 ft elevation with about 452 ft of total climbing.

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