How far is Concord, NH from West Swanzey, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to West Swanzey, NH is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
57.68 mi
01h 27m
Flight
45.98 mi
73.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
73.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.68 mi
Kilometers
92.82 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Swanzey
Thu, Apr 30, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 30, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-30T16:26
Arrive West Swanzey
Thu, Apr 30, 5:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Antrim
NH

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Concord
28.8 mi
00h 43m
To West Swanzey
28.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and West Swanzey.

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  14. 14

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 9

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 9

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10

    2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Swanzey Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Swanzey Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto California Street

    1119 ft · 49 sec · California Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    862 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    32 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    673 ft · 36 sec · North Grove Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Christian Hill Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Christian Hill Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 28%
Route 9
14.8 mi · 26%
Clinton Street
7.58 mi · 13%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 10%
West Swanzey Road
3.27 mi · 6%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 43m from Concord
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Concord and Light Rain near West Swanzey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to West Swanzey?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Concord and 28.9 miles from West Swanzey.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Concord and Light Rain near West Swanzey.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

43 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and West Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (73.99 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
West Swanzey

#2 West Swanzey

Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population1,308
Coordinates42.8700800, -72.3217500
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: West Swanzey (-72.32175, 42.87008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and West Swanzey. The current time is 16:26:10.

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.