How far is Concord, NH from Madison, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Madison, NH is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.03 mi
01h 45m
Flight
51.57 mi
83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.57 mi
Kilometers
83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.03 mi
Kilometers
112.71 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 2, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T15:41
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 2, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Meredith
NH

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

From Concord
35 mi
00h 52m
To Madison
35 mi
00h 52m

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
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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 Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1138 ft · 42 sec · Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  17. 17

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    1373 ft · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Plains Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
29.5 mi · 42%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 17%
Plains Road
5.03 mi · 7%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 6%
Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.89 mi · 6%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meredith
00h 52m from Concord
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Meredith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Concord and 35 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Meredith

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

11 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

23 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

45 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Madison. Straight-line distance: 51.57 mi (83 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Madison

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,632
Coordinates43.8992400, -71.1484000
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Madison (-71.1484, 43.89924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.01 $22.02
Premium $4.86 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $6.00 $14.81 $29.63

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 Madison. The current time is 15:41:46.

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.