How far is Concord, NH from Alstead, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Alstead, NH is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
53.92 mi
01h 31m
Flight
41.67 mi
67.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.67 mi
Kilometers
67.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.77 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alstead
Fri, Apr 17, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T21:27
Arrive Alstead
Fri, Apr 17, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Antrim
NH

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Concord
26.9 mi
00h 45m
To Alstead
27 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1543 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    978 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 9

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 123 North

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Route 123 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Forest Road East

    1519 ft · 29 sec · Forest Road East

  16. 16

    Continue on Telephone Road

    942 ft · 20 sec · Telephone Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 10

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10

  18. 18

    Turn left onto NH Route 123

    4.8 mi · 12 min · NH Route 123

  19. 19

    Continue on Forest Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Forest Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 30%
Clinton Street
7.58 mi · 14%
Route 123 North
7.39 mi · 14%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 11%
NH Route 123
4.83 mi · 9%
Forest Road
4.68 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 45m from Concord
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Alstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Concord and 27 miles from Alstead.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Alstead.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

43 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Alstead. Straight-line distance: 41.67 mi (67.06 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Alstead

#2 Alstead

City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,951
Coordinates43.1489700, -72.3606400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Alstead. The current time is 21:27:32.

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.