How far is Jefferson, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Jefferson, NH to Concord, NH is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.53 mi
01h 40m
Flight
83.72 mi
134.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.53 mi
Kilometers
156.96 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Jefferson
48.7 mi
00h 50m
To Concord
48.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Presidential Highway

    44 m · 10 sec · Presidential Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meadows Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Meadows Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Owls Head Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1522 ft · 24 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1081 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    880 ft · 19 sec · Loudon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
50.8 mi · 52%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 16%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 16%
Meadows Road
4.13 mi · 4%
State Route 115
3.62 mi · 4%
Owls Head Highway
2.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
00h 50m from Jefferson
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Jefferson and 48.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Concord. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.73 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,049
Coordinates44.4189500, -71.4745300
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.474345, 44.41909)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.14
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.57 $27.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.86 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.00 $20.63 $41.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Concord. The current time is 00:49:14.

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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.