How far is Grafton, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Grafton, NH to Concord, NH is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
37.84 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.84 mi
Kilometers
60.89 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Mon, May 18, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Mon, May 18, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-05-18T01:20
Arrive Concord
Mon, May 18, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
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 Grafton
18.9 mi
00h 25m
To Concord
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4

  4. 4

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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1522 ft · 24 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1081 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    880 ft · 19 sec · Loudon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 27%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 15%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 14%
Main Street
5.06 mi · 13%
High Street
5.02 mi · 13%
King Street
3.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Continue on U.S. Route 4

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 25m from Grafton
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grafton and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.9 miles from Grafton and 19 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Grafton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,337
Coordinates43.5586800, -71.9439700
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.943706, 43.558801)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and Concord. The current time is 01:20:36.

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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.