How far is Concord, NH from Wakefield, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Wakefield, NH is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
46.01 mi
01h 24m
Flight
35.61 mi
57.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.61 mi
Kilometers
57.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.01 mi
Kilometers
74.04 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T15:21
Arrive Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Concord
23 mi
00h 42m
To Wakefield
23.1 mi
00h 42m

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
54°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 Wakefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99 m · 5 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prospect Mountain Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NH Route 11

    1052 ft · 19 sec · NH Route 11

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1603 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Charles Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Charles Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Middleton Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Middleton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Wolfeboro Road

    1627 ft · 40 sec · Wolfeboro Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2441 ft · 60 sec · Farmington Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Route 153

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 153

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Old White Mountian Highway

    1511 ft · 45 sec · Old White Mountian Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Wakefield Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Wakefield Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
12.2 mi · 27%
Wakefield Road
5.01 mi · 11%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
4.46 mi · 10%
Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

7.38 mi · 00h 11m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 42m from Concord
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Wakefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Concord and 23.1 miles from Wakefield.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 35.61 mi (57.31 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

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

#2 Wakefield

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,122
Coordinates43.5681300, -71.0300700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Wakefield (-71.03007, 43.56813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 Wakefield. The current time is 15:21:55.

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.