How far is Hopkinton, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, NH to Concord, NH is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.74 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.03 mi
11.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.32 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 29, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Wed, Apr 29, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-04-29T18:36
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 29, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bow
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Hopkinton
4.6 mi
00h 07m
To Concord
7.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Henniker Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Old Henniker Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Concord

    987 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    582 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1616 ft · 53 sec · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.97 mi · 51%
Clinton Street
1.81 mi · 15%
South Street
0.6 mi · 5%
North State Street
0.31 mi · 3%
NH 13
0.23 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

4.42 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow
00h 07m from Hopkinton
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hopkinton and Mostly Cloudy near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Hopkinton and 7.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hopkinton and Mostly Cloudy near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Bow

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

9 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 7.03 mi (11.32 km).

Hopkinton

#1 Hopkinton

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,827
Coordinates43.1914700, -71.6753500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Henniker Road (-71.675319, 43.191545)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.23
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.62 $3.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.83 $3.65
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.00 $2.46 $4.92

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Concord. The current time is 18:36:43.

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.