How far is East Concord, NH from Danbury, NH?

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Danbury, NH is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
31.04 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.46 mi
40.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.95 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sat, Apr 11, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Sat, Apr 11, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-11T18:26
Arrive Danbury
Sat, Apr 11, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East 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
Salisbury
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From East Concord
15.5 mi
00h 26m
To Danbury
15.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street

    611 ft · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

    7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto NH 104 East

    42 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ragged Mountain Highway

    52 m · 4 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
6.99 mi · 23%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 17%
High Street
5.02 mi · 16%
I 93 North
4.23 mi · 14%
King Street
3.23 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

6.99 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 26m from East Concord
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Danbury?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from East Concord and 15.5 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around East Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

14 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

42 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Danbury

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates43.5256300, -71.8617500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Danbury (-71.86175, 43.52563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Danbury. The current time is 18:26:27.

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.