How far is Concord, NH from Hampton Beach, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Hampton Beach, NH is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
53.57 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.22 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 5:26 PM EST
Return by in Concord
Fri, Nov 6, 6:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Hampton Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 5:26 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EST
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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Concord
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To Hampton Beach
26.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Hampton Beach Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Hampton Beach.

  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

    34.9 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brown Avenue

    2541 ft · 1 min · Brown Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ashworth Avenue

    1029 ft · 41 sec · Ashworth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I Street

    159 m · 28 sec · I Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard

    70 m · 12 sec · Ocean Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto H Street

    46 m · 12 sec · H Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
35.6 mi · 67%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 20%
I 93 South
5.97 mi · 11%
Brown Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Ashworth Avenue
0.2 mi
Loudon Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

34.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 33m from Concord
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain leaving Concord and Light Rain near Hampton Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Hampton Beach?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Concord and 26.8 miles from Hampton Beach.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain around Concord and Light Rain near Hampton Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Hampton Beach. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.9073100, -70.8120000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Hampton Beach (-70.812, 42.90731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.75 $8.98 $17.96
Premium $5.22 $9.86 $19.71
Diesel $6.30 $11.91 $23.83

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Hampton Beach. The current time is 16:19:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.