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Trip from New Boston, NH to Concord, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

New Boston, NH

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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 New Boston, NH to Concord, NH covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 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

11.7 miles from New Boston, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 23.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mont Vernon Road 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from New Boston, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 40m 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 New Boston, NH to Concord, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mont Vernon Road
Old Coach Road
River Road
Howe Bridge Road
Parker Road
North Mast Street
Parker Station Road
Gorham Pond Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mont Vernon Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Coach Road

220 ft · 11 sec · Old Coach Road
2

Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Mont Vernon Road
3

Turn slight right onto Old Coach Road

440 ft · 15 sec · Old Coach Road
4

Turn left onto River Road

4.2 mi · 8 min · River Road
5

Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road

404 ft · 18 sec · Howe Bridge Road
6

Turn right onto Parker Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Parker Road
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mast Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Mast Street
8

Turn left onto Parker Station Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Parker Station Road
9

Turn right onto Gorham Pond Road

4.3 mi · 10 min · Gorham Pond Road
10

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 13

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
11

Continue on Stark Highway

3.5 mi · 7 min · Stark Highway
12

Turn right onto Clinton Street

5.7 mi · 11 min · Clinton Street
13

Turn left onto South Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Street
14

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Pleasant Street
15

Turn left onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North State Street
16

Turn right onto Centre Street

486 ft · 15 sec · Centre Street
17

Turn right

75 ft · 13 sec
18

Arrive at your 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 11.7 miles from New Boston, NH, or about 20m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.7 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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 New Boston, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Boston, NH

This is one driving day of about 23.4 miles and 40m.

At 23.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.7 mi from New Boston, NH · 20m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

East Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weare, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from New Boston, 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

$3.77 one way

$7.53 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.14 $8.29
premium $4.86 $4.48 $8.96
diesel $5.61 $5.17 $10.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

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 $2.46 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50

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 15, 2026

Origin

New Boston, NH

Late night in New Boston on Thursday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NH

Late night in Concord on Thursday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

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

40m 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 New Boston, NH to Concord, NH covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from New Boston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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 New Boston, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 40m 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 New Boston, NH to Concord, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Boston, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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