How far is Concord, NH from Peterborough, NH?
The driving distance from Concord, NH to Peterborough, NH is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Peterborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Peterborough.
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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
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough
18.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
651 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Laurel Street
869 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Hatch Street
110 m · 19 sec · Hatch Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peterborough Bypass
696 ft · 20 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peterborough Bypass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Peterborough.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough
18.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Peterborough?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Concord and 21.6 miles from Peterborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.
Stop Ideas Near Henniker
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 Henniker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 31.32 mi (50.41 km).
#1 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.8706400, -71.9517500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
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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