How far is Concord, NH from Amherst, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Amherst, NH is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 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
29.94 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.36 mi
39.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.36 mi
Kilometers
39.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 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 Amherst
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T21:28
Arrive Amherst
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM 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 Concord
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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Concord
15 mi
00h 22m
To Amherst
15 mi
00h 22m

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
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 7 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Loudon Road

    919 ft · 30 sec · Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst

    910 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 53%
Boynton Street
10.9 mi · 36%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 4%
Amherst Street
0.71 mi · 2%
McGregor Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Eddy Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

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
+5.6 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 22m from Concord
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 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?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Concord and 15 miles from Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.2 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Amherst

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,418
Coordinates42.8614700, -71.6253500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.72 $9.45
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $6.00 $6.36 $12.71

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 Amherst. The current time is 21:28:16.

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.