How far is Concord, NH from Ashland, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Ashland, NH is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
37.86 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.98 mi
54.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.86 mi
Kilometers
60.93 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 Ashland
Fri, Apr 17, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 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 Ashland
Fri, Apr 17, 10:12 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
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Tilton
NH

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

From Concord
19 mi
00h 22m
To Ashland
19 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
64°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 Ashland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1138 ft · 42 sec · Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness

    819 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
35.7 mi · 94%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 2%
I 93 North
0.22 mi · 1%
Loudon Road
0.22 mi · 1%
US 3
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilton
00h 22m from Concord
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 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?

Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Concord and 19 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 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 Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Tilton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

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

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

36 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 33.98 mi (54.69 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Ashland

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,067
Coordinates43.6953500, -71.6306300
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Ashland (-71.63063, 43.69535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 Ashland. 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.