How far is Charlestown, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Charlestown, NH to Concord, NH is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.13 mi
01h 28m
Flight
44.71 mi
71.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.71 mi
Kilometers
71.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.13 mi
Kilometers
112.87 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-05-02T08:12
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Charlestown
33.6 mi
00h 44m
To Concord
36.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sullivan Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    963 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Claremont Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Glidden Street

    631 ft · 29 sec · Glidden Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    158 m · 13 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Street

    1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 11

    2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Concord

    987 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · South Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    582 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1616 ft · 53 sec · North State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    23 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
42.4 mi · 60%
Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 11%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 7%
Sunapee Street
2.76 mi · 4%
Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3%
Charlestown Road
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Take the exit slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 44m from Charlestown
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Charlestown and 36.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New London, 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 New London.

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Concord. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Sullivan Street (-72.424218, 43.238401)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlestown and Concord. The current time is 08:12:26.

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.