How far is Concord, NH from Bennington, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Bennington, NH is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.35 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.12 mi
38.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.35 mi
Kilometers
52.07 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-04T21:53
Arrive Bennington
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Concord
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Bennington
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Antrim Road

    1 km · 2 min · Antrim Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Antrim Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
23 mi · 71%
Clinton Street
7.58 mi · 23%
Antrim Road
0.65 mi · 2%
South Street
0.59 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Pleasant Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 24m from Concord
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Concord and 16.2 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.81 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Bennington

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates43.0031400, -71.9245200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Bennington (-71.92452, 43.00314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Bennington. The current time is 21:53:02.

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.