How far is Chester, NH from Concord, NH?
The driving distance from Chester, NH to Concord, NH is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Concord.
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Start on the route
100 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Chester Street
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Continue on Chester Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Hooksett Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Turn left
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices
1253 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Loudon Road
1347 ft · 34 sec · Loudon Road
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Continue on Centre Street
68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left
23 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Concord.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Chester and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Concord?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Chester and 14.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Chester and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Concord. Straight-line distance: 22.4 mi (36.05 km).
#1 Chester
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.9567500, -71.2572800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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