Origin
Sandwich, NH
Evening in Sandwich on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandwich, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandwich, NH
Alex Ravvas
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandwich, NH to Concord, NH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Styles Bridges Highway, NH 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Senator Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 53 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near NH 25 / Whittier Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 53 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.7 miles (NH 25 / Whittier Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 25 / Whittier Highway
At end of road, turn right onto NH 25 / Whittier Highway
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
5
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| NH 104 | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Highway | 6.4 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Holland Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wentworth Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 109
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Hill Road
2
Continue on NH 109
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NH 25
6.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Whittier Highway
4
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NH 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto NH 104
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NH 104
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NH 104
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 93
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
14
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
15
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Sandwich, NH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Sandwich, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NH
The final approach into Concord, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.46 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Concord, NH
Evening in Concord on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
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
2 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
1h 16m 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 Sandwich, NH to Concord, NH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Styles Bridges Highway, NH 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Sandwich, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.23 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 53 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.7 miles (NH 25 / Whittier Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sandwich, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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