How far is Concord, NH from Lyme, NH?
The driving distance from Concord, NH to Lyme, NH is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Lyme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Lyme.
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Start on the route
23 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Centre Street
56 m · 9 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1543 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
978 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto South Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
53.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover
1063 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street
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Turn slight right onto South Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto Lyme Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lyme Road
54 m · 11 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road
23 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Continue on Union Street
1734 ft · 29 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Main Street
650 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
124 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto On the Common
22 m · 3 sec · On the Common
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Turn slight left
98 m · 23 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 Lyme.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near Lyme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Lyme?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 36 miles from Concord and 36.1 miles from Lyme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny near Lyme.
Stop Ideas Near New London
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 New London.
Claremont
Windsor station
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Lyme. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.42 km).
#1 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,685 |
| Coordinates | 43.8095100, -72.1559200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyme (-72.15592, 43.80951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
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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