How far is East Concord, NH from Swanzey, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Swanzey, NH is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 29m.
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.
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Swanzey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Swanzey.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
1087 ft · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 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
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Main Street
1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Homestead Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Homestead Highway
53 m · 4 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
1572 ft · 31 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Swanzey.
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
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving East Concord and Sunny near Swanzey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Swanzey?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 30.6 miles from East Concord and 30.7 miles from Swanzey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Concord and Sunny near Swanzey.
Stop Ideas Near Antrim
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 Antrim.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Bellows Falls station
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.23 km).
#1 East Concord
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 42,605 |
| Coordinates | 43.2420200, -71.5381300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanzey (-72.28175, 42.8698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.18 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
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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