How far is Milton, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Milton, NH to Concord, NH is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.59 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.55 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sat, May 2, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-02T15:25
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Barnstead
NH

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Milton
19.2 mi
00h 28m
To Concord
23.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dawson Street

    147 m · 26 sec · Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 11 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

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

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto NH Route 11

    1052 ft · 22 sec · NH Route 11

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Prospect Mountain Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
12.1 mi · 28%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 17%
Ridge Road
4.46 mi · 10%
Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Farmington Road
2.9 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

7.38 mi · 00h 11m

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
+11.7 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnstead
00h 28m from Milton
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Concord?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 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?

Barnstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Milton and 23.4 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barnstead

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

36 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

37 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

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

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Dawson Street (-70.988488, 43.409811)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.69 $13.37
Premium $4.86 $7.29 $14.57
Diesel $6.00 $9.00 $17.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Concord. The current time is 15:25:54.

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.