How far is Alexandria, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Alexandria, NH to Concord, NH is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.45 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.67 mi
49.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.67 mi
Kilometers
49.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.1 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, May 5, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Tue, May 5, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-05T01:33
Arrive Concord
Tue, May 5, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Alexandria
20.2 mi
00h 22m
To Concord
20.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Town Pound Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thissell Road

    1862 ft · 51 sec · Thissell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Plumer Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bristol Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    2069 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1002 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1522 ft · 24 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1081 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    880 ft · 19 sec · Loudon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 38%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.2 mi · 38%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 11%
Bristol Hill Road
1.14 mi · 3%
New Hampshire Highway 104
1.09 mi · 3%
Plumer Hill Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 22m from Alexandria
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Concord?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Alexandria and 20.3 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanbornton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanbornton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
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Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Concord. Straight-line distance: 30.67 mi (49.36 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Pound Road (-71.792821, 43.611497)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Concord. The current time is 01:33:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.