Origin
Somersworth, NH
Late night in Somersworth on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somersworth, 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
1h 1m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Concord, NH covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, Indian Brook Drive, Spaulding Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 43 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Somersworth, NH to Concord, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | — | — |
| Indian Brook Drive | — | — |
| Spaulding Turnpike | — | — |
| NH 9 West | — | — |
| Knox Marsh Road | — | — |
| Manchester Road | — | — |
| Lee Road | — | — |
| Turtle Pond Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Highland Street
10 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
3
Continue on Indian Brook Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
7
Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
8
Continue on Manchester Road
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manchester Road
9
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
10
Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
11
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lee Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Concord Road
15
Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
16
Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
17
Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
18
Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Epsom Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
21
Keep slight right
4.6 mi
·
6 min
22
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
23
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
24
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
25
Turn right onto Centre Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
26
Turn left
75 ft
·
13 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Somersworth, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Somersworth, 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
$6.92 one way
$13.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Concord, NH
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
22 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
7 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
1h 1m 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 Somersworth, NH to Concord, NH covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, Indian Brook Drive, Spaulding Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Somersworth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.92 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 Somersworth, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Somersworth, NH to Concord, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somersworth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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