How far is Hampton Beach, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Hampton Beach, NH to Concord, NH is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.71 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hampton Beach.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.43 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Return by in Hampton Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 5:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Beach
2026-11-06T15:33
Arrive Concord
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Beach
9:30 PM EST
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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Hampton Beach
26.9 mi
00h 28m
To Concord
26.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Beach Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Beach and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto H Street

    107 m · 21 sec · H Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ashworth Avenue

    84 m · 16 sec · Ashworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I Street

    159 m · 28 sec · I Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ocean Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2797 ft · 49 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    34.9 mi · 42 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1253 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Loudon Road

    1347 ft · 34 sec · Loudon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Centre Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
34.9 mi · 65%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 19%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 13%
Ocean Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Loudon Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Exeter-Hampton Expressway

Turn straight onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

34.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 28m from Hampton Beach
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hampton Beach and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton Beach to Concord?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Hampton Beach and 26.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hampton Beach and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Beach and Concord. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.9073100, -70.8120000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.812019, 42.907152)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.75 $8.98 $17.96
Premium $5.22 $9.86 $19.71
Diesel $6.30 $11.91 $23.83

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Beach and Concord. The current time is 15:33:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.