How far is Concord, NH from Hanover, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Hanover, NH is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.83 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.87 mi
81.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.87 mi
Kilometers
81.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.83 mi
Kilometers
99.5 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T16:31
Arrive Hanover
Sat, May 2, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Concord
30.9 mi
00h 40m
To Hanover
30.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1063 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Wheelock Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Wheelock Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Street
55.6 mi · 90%
Hanover Street
2.95 mi · 5%
Lebanon Street
1.84 mi · 3%
South Street
0.59 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.29 mi
NH 120
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Clinton Street

Merge slight left

53.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 40m from Concord
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Concord and 30.9 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.87 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Hanover

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,555
Coordinates43.7022900, -72.2895400
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Hanover. The current time is 16:31:01.

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.