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Trip from Mont Vernon, NH to Concord, NH

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

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown Mont Vernon, NH, NH

Mont Vernon, NH

Andrea Davis

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

Concord, NH

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Trip Overview

Mont Vernon to Concord is 33.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Everett Turnpike and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 16.7 mi 20m
NH 101 8.7 mi 13m
Old Amherst Road 1.8 mi 4m
Boynton Street 1.6 mi 4m
New Boston Road 0.7 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Old Mont Vernon Road 0.5 mi 1m
Jones Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 16.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 13

49 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto Smith Road

217 ft · 6 sec · Smith Road
3

Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Old Amherst Road
4

Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road
5

Turn right onto New Boston Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Boston Road
6

Turn left onto Jones Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jones Road
7

Continue on Dodge Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Dodge Road
8

Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

284 ft · 12 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
9

Turn left onto Bayberry Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive
10

Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
11

At end of road, turn left onto NH 101

2.4 mi · 3 min · NH 101
12

Continue on NH 101

6.4 mi · 10 min · NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
14

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
15

Continue on Granite Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto I 293; NH 3A

6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 14 Toward NH 9: State Offices
20

Turn left onto NH 9

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Loudon Road
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on Centre Street

222 ft · 12 sec · Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Turn left

74 ft · 12 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, NH

17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manchester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Mont Vernon, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | NH 101

At end of road, turn left onto NH 101

Navigation decision point

5
15.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
32.6 mi into trip | ~51m 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
32.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | NH 9 / Loudon Road

Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
33.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.33 one way

$10.66 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.86 $11.73
premium $4.86 $6.34 $12.68
diesel $5.61 $7.31 $14.62

Estimated Tolls: $1.17

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71
Everett Turnpike (6.6 mi) $0.46

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

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.48 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Mont Vernon, NH

Afternoon in Mont Vernon on Saturday

Local time

4:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NH

Afternoon in Concord on Saturday

Local time

4:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Bedford, NH

17 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Everett Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.7 miles. Expect a consistent pace, largely free from complex intersections or frequent slowdowns. While it leans heavily on highway travel, the inclusion of NH 101 and Old Amherst Road offers a slight variation before reaching your destination.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near NH 101.

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 33.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.17 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NH before heading back.

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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