How far is Concord, NH from Chester, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Chester, NH is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
28.58 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.4 mi
36.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.4 mi
Kilometers
36.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.58 mi
Kilometers
46 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-14T22:46
Arrive Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Concord
14.3 mi
00h 21m
To Chester
14.3 mi
00h 21m

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
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Chester

    1710 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Chester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chester Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Chester Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    152 m · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 38%
I 93 South
5.97 mi · 21%
Chester Road
3.87 mi · 14%
NH 101 East
3.3 mi · 12%
Chester Street
2.23 mi · 8%
Hooksett Road
1.71 mi · 6%
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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 21m from Concord
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Concord and 14.3 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chester.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Chester. Straight-line distance: 22.4 mi (36.05 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Chester

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population5,278
Coordinates42.9567500, -71.2572800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Chester (-71.25728, 42.95675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 Chester. The current time is 22:46:39.

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.