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Trip from Danville, NH to Concord, NH

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

41.4 mi

67 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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.

Downtown Danville, NH, NH

Danville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

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

Concord, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, NH to Concord, NH covers 41.4 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 NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

20.7 miles from Danville, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 59m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 miles on NH 101.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near Freetown Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.4 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 8.4 miles (Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | Freetown Road

Turn right onto Freetown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Manchester

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
6
23.9 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord
5
40.9 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 14 Toward NH 9: State Offices
7
41.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | NH 9 / Loudon Road

Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 14.1 mi 16m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
I 93 6.4 mi 7m
Main Street 6.1 mi 13m
Danville Road 1.4 mi 2m
Freetown Road 1.1 mi 2m
Fremont Road 0.9 mi 1m
Loudon Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 14.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

187 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NH 111A

3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
3

Continue on NH 111A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto NH 107

2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
5

Continue on NH 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fremont Road
6

Turn right onto Freetown Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NH 101

14 mi · 16 min · NH 101
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 93

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 93
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 14 Toward NH 9: State Offices
13

Turn left onto NH 9

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Loudon Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Centre Street

222 ft · 12 sec · Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn left

74 ft · 12 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.7 miles from Danville, NH, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 41 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.7 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Danville, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, NH

This is one driving day of about 41.4 miles and 59m.

At 41.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 14.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.7 mi from Danville, NH · 33m into the drive

Downtown Fremont, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fremont, 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

East Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Danville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Concord, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Concord, 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

$6.66 one way

$13.33 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.33 $14.67
premium $4.86 $7.93 $15.86
diesel $5.61 $9.14 $18.28

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Danville, NH

Evening in Danville on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NH

Evening in Concord on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Fremont, 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

11 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

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 Danville, NH to Concord, NH covers 41.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 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 12 decision points packed into just 41.4 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 8.4 miles (Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danville, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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