How far is Concord, NH from Canterbury, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Canterbury, NH is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.18 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.02 mi
14.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.02 mi
Kilometers
14.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.18 mi
Kilometers
19.6 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canterbury
Tue, Apr 14, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, Apr 14, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-14T21:00
Arrive Canterbury
Tue, Apr 14, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Concord
6.1 mi
00h 09m
To Canterbury
6.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Canterbury

    1121 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · West Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Carter Hill Road

    3043 ft · 1 min · Carter Hill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Northwest Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Center Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
9.43 mi · 77%
Center Road
0.96 mi · 8%
West Road
0.62 mi · 5%
Carter Hill Road
0.58 mi · 5%
I 93 North
0.22 mi · 2%
Loudon Road
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

9.22 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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 09m from Concord
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near Canterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Concord and 6.1 miles from Canterbury.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny near Canterbury.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

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Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Canterbury. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.51 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Canterbury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,496
Coordinates43.3370200, -71.5653500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Canterbury (-71.56535, 43.33702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.92 $3.83
Premium $4.86 $2.09 $4.18
Diesel $6.00 $2.58 $5.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Canterbury. The current time is 21:00:42.

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.