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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Centre Street
56 m · 7 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Loudon Road
919 ft · 30 sec · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Chester
1710 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Chester Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Chester Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Chester Street
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Turn right
152 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Chester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Chester. Straight-line distance: 22.4 mi (36.05 km).
#1 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.9567500, -71.2572800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-71.25728, 42.95675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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